Border Irregularly News Today

Improperly. >> reporter: this week, mr. mayorkas was grilled. >> you are the most dishonest witness that has ever appeared before this committee. >> you should be impeached. >> reporter: the administration touting a 42% in illegal crossings since the border restriction known as title 42 was lifted in may. >> our approach of expanding lawful pathways for people to reach the border and delivering consequences for those who arrive at our border irregularly is working. >> reporter: mayorkas says its...

Theyre bound for honduras. since mid-may, the department of homeland security says its repatriated 85,000 people. thats up 65% compared to the same period last year. >> the department is sending a clear message about the consequences of coming to the united states seeking asylum improperly. >> reporter: nbc news also getting rare access to this processing center in hidalgo, texas. >> thank you very much, mr. chair. >> reporter: this week homeland security secretary alejandro mayorkas was grilled...