how long do the children usually stay in the shelter and how often do they get to speak with family members. her next stop is scheduled to be the customs detention center. but getting around the city with this flooding is going to be difficult. it's not clear whether that's going to come off or not. first lady whose opposition to the separation of parents from their children is well-known and mentioned by the president showing her commitment on the ground here today in mcallen, harris. >> harris: steve, i'm glad you mentioned flooding so people can see that obviously behind you. and the ursula detention center where the first lady set to meet with ice and dhs she may not be able to get. to say we know that from our notes coming from the white house. just want to say quickly for the people of mcallen, texas particularly difficult time with the flooding. appreciate your reporting, steve. thank you very much. let's bring in republican mark walker. he chairs the house republican committee and sits on house oversight. he is a congressman among the group of lawmakers who have huddled with attorney