Bradley on the Border

In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," host Ali Bradley takes viewers inside the 2026 Border Security Expo in Phoenix, Arizona, where over 175 vendors showcase the next generation of security tech. From a thumb-sized thermal drone called the “Black Hornet," to a thermal robotic K-9 that can detect just about anything, vendors say all of this can be used to improve security at the nation's borders. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott also spoke with Bradley, sharing that the U.S. now has “the most secure border in the history of the entire United States,” citing more than 80 miles of new border barriers. #southernborder #immigration #BorderSecurityExpoCredits:Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will Tomasi, Mekhi RhodesEditor: Kanyon LyonsOn "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction00:24 - CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott comments00:56 - The “Black Hornet” in action03:24 - The SubV3-25: a robot used for tunnels & stash houses05:25 - Drug Detection: Separating fentanyl from cocaine07:20 - BraveBot: A detection robot10:03 - Akima’s robotic K-913:26 - Final thoughts

In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali is at the Border Security Expo and Conference, an annual event focusing on cross-border cargo transport and security, immigration issues and stopping drug cartels. Ali spoke with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about how the Department of Justice is getting into the border security fight. They also discussed efforts to crack down on fraud, what role ICE will play during elections and the latest on the Nancy Guthrie investigation.#BorderSecurityExpo #ToddBlanche #immigrationCREDITS:Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan MedickField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will Tomasi, Mekhi RhodesEditor: Kanyon LyonsOn "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/CHAPTERS:00 Intro:47 Combatting corruption in Mexico2:05 Dismantling cartels3:34 ICE at polling locations5:01 Efforts to crack down on fraud6:16 Nancy Guthrie investigation7:40 Domestic extremism9:07 National Mall shooting10:11 Tyler Robinson trial10:47 Raid at Virginia Senator L. Louise Lucas’ home11:49 Final thoughts

In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali sits down with Derek Maltz, the former acting administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, to talk about political corruption in Mexico. Maltz tells Ali how the corruption enables cartels' illegal activity. He describes how officials receive payoffs and protection from these criminal organizations. Maltz explains how the U.S. is working to crack down on corruption in Mexico and says the fentanyl crisis is not receiving the focus it should.#DEA #cartels #MexicoCREDITSHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan MedickField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Kanyon LyonsOn "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/CHAPTERS:00 Intro1:18 Meet Derek3:18 Cartel reliance on corrupt officials6:38 Concerns of retaliation9:18 Ambassador Ronald Johnson12:35 Could cartels operate without corrupt politicians?15:14 Cracking down on corrupt politicians17:57 President Trump’s efforts to combat cartels21:49 Final thoughts

On this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley speaks with Jason Owens, the chief of Border Patrol during the Biden administration. He tells Ali the border is not secure and warns Americans against becoming complacent. He says while he supported former Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, he would have opted for more strategic operations.#Immigration #BorderPatrol #southernborderCREDITS:Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Kanyon LyonsOn "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/CHAPTERS::00 Intro1:06 Meet Jason3:27 Gotaways at the border8:07 Cartel concerns10:36 Biggest concern at the southern border12:08 Would Jason do anything different? 14:49 Working under Secretary Mayorkas16:33New leadership at DHS18:56 Targeted immigration enforcement operations22:31 Improvements Jason wants to see27:15 Final thoughts

On this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley speaks with Chris Clem, a former Yuma sector Border Patrol chief. Clem tells Ali there could be increased concern about immigrants who are already in the United States, including those with ties to Iran. Since 2021, over 2,500 Iranian nationals have been arrested inside the U.S. In Texas, law enforcement agencies have been focusing on growing numbers of “special interest aliens” who come from the Middle East.#MiddleEast #Iran #immigrationCREDITSHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Kanyon LyonsOn "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/CHAPTERS:00 Intro1:25 Meet Clem3:25 Vetting process6:05 Cross-country cooperation10:14 Migrants on watchlists12:10 Iranian migrants with final orders of removal15:35 Concerns of sleeper cell attacks18:40 Final thoughts

In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali gets an exclusive first-hand look at the Memphis Safe Task Force, which President Donald Trump credits with fixing the city. He says it was “so dangerous” but is “now an entirely different place." Ali also speaks with Stephanie Creasy, the deputy director of the U.S. Marshals Service, about the task force’s progress in Memphis. Creasy tells Ali the biggest challenge the task force faces is communication and “winning over the hearts and minds” of community members.#Memphis #Trump #MemphisSafeTaskForceCREDITSHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Irit NaydenOn "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/CHAPTERS:00 Intro:27 Inside abandoned spaces1:51 Assisting law enforcement operations3:55 Resident who was pulled over5:04 Why some residents carry firearms7:37 Resident sentiments on the task force10:08 Suspected DUI stop11:44 Interview with the Deputy Director of the U.S. Marshals service12:18 Challenges the task force faces13:07 Response to the President's comments on Memphis15:35 Final thoughts

A notorious Venezuelan transnational criminal organization may be working with drug trafficking networks run by an Iranian militant group to smuggle illicit drugs into the United States, security officials believe. In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," host Ali Bradley sits down with Jesus Romero, a former U.S. intelligence officer. He tells Bradley that “no one is safe,” as concerns over Iranian sleeper cells loom. Romero believes the relationship between Venezuela and Iran goes back decades, with the goal of destabilizing the U.S.#Iran #sleepercells #VenezuelaCREDITSHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: John NockOn "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/CHAPTERS:00 Intro1:35 Meet Jesus Romero2:26 Connections between Venezuela and Iran7:15 Sleeper cells10:54 New leadership in Venezuela12:17 Tren de Aragua in the U.S.19:00 Socialist governments21:11 Project Cassandra24:40 Removing people with ties to terrorist organizations26:31 Attempts of destabilization28:27 Threats to the interior?30:15 Open border policies31:34 IRGC attacks in Argentina35:30 Final thoughts

In this episode of “Bradley on the Border,” Ali Bradley sits down with Robert Almonte, a former U.S. marshal and cartel specialist. They discuss reports U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has been relocated to a military base in the Washington, D.C., area after receiving threats from drug cartels. They also discuss the situation in Mexico following the death of “El Mencho,” leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Almonte tells Bradley how members of the cartel are jockeying for power, creating more potential for violence.#pambondi #mexicancartels #elmencho Credits:Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: John NockOn "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

In this episode of “Bradley on the Border,” Ali Bradley sits down with Derek Maltz, former acting administrator of the DEA, to talk about violence that broke out in Mexico following the death of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the Mexican drug lord known as “El Mencho.”Maltz tells Bradley how the cartels are inciting violence, how Mexico is responding and assisting the U.S. in combating the cartels and how the death of “El Mencho” is impacting the cartel's operations.#mexico #mexicancartels #elmencho Credits:Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will Tomasi, Mekhi RhodesEditor: Irit NaydenOn "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

In this episode, host Ali Bradley is on the ground in El Paso where the FAA late Tuesday halted all flights to and from El Paso International Airport citing “special security reasons.” Hours after issuing the flight restrictions, the agency reversed course and lifted that order. Bradley breaks down those “special security reasons” and reports of the Pentagon testing a laser system to down drones.#ElPaso #Pentagon #cartelsCREDITSHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will Tomasi, Mekhi RhodesEditor: Rita CripeOn "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali is on the ground in Arizona, where Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem delivered a news conference at the U.S.-Mexico border wall. Noem praised border agents and delivered updates on the construction of the border wall.Border Czar Tom Homan delivered a press conference in Minneapolis, where he announced 700 officers would be removed from the city amid ongoing tensions.Credits: Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will Tomasi, Mekhi RhodesEditor: Rita CripeOn "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

In this episode of “Bradley on the Border,” Ali Bradley sits down with U.S. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet K. Dhillon. This conversation takes place days after activists in Minnesota interrupted a church service with a protest. Dhillon tells Bradley his office is investigating the incident and calls on local leaders to help lower the temperatures. Dhillon also provides insight on the DOJ's investigation into Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty.#minnesota #donlemon #church Credits:Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: John KnockOn "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali is on the ground in Minneapolis as protestors clash with ICE agents in the city following a second ICE involved shooting. Ali and her producer, Travis, discuss what they have witnessed in the city following a week of demonstrations. The protests started after an ICE officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis last week. The Trump administration says the federal agent acted in self-defense. Leaders in Minnesota have called for ICE to halt operations as investigations into the shootings proceed.#Minneapolis #ICE #protestsCREDITSHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will Tomasi, Mekhi RhodesEditor: Irit NaydenOn "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley is on the ground in Minneapolis as protesters clash with ICE agents in Minneapolis. The protests started after an ICE officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The Trump administration says the federal agent acted in self-defense. Leaders in Minnesota have called for ICE to halt operations as investigations into the shootings proceed.#ICE #Minneapolis #ICEshootingCREDITSHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan MedickField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will Tomasi, Mekhi RhodesEditor: Maria Morales-Salazar On "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

In this episode of “Bradley on the Border,” the Texas land commissioner and their survey team invited NewsNation exclusively to look for cartel tunnels in the state. At least one sophisticated cartel tunnel has been discovered in the El Paso area recently, but the area has been exploited by the cartels for years. Ride along to learn how the Texas General Land Office is increasing both aerial and on-foot patrols while also partnering with Border Patrol to use new tunnel-detection technology to stop drug and human trafficking.#cartel #borderpatrol #texas Credits:Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will Tomasi, Mekhi RhodesEditor: Allen KeefnerOn "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali sits down exclusively with the special agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration New Orleans division, Steven L. Hofer. The two discuss the rise of fentanyl use in the U.S. as the war to curb the drug's existence in the states continues. Hofer breaks down issues the agency has encountered. He tells Ali the DEA will be assisting with immigration enforcement operations "seven days a week, every day, all the time" and more.#DEA #drugenforcement #NewOrleansCREDITSHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will Tomasi, Mekhi RhodesEditor: Maria Morales-SalazarCHAPTERS:00 Intro:33 Steven breaks down Cartel organizations2:56 Are synthetic drugs flooding the streets of New Orleans?4:41 Do the cartels have the tools to make their drugs in the states?6:15 How much fentanyl has state authorities seized this year from Cartels?8:58 What progress has been made to disassemble cartels state-wide?15:00 Buying drugs on social media16:39 Is the DEA working with immigration authorities?19:56 Drones, prison, & drugs29:39 Outro

The Department of Homeland Security launched a federal law enforcement operation in New Orleans, Louisiana, dubbed "Operation Catahoula Crunch." In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," host Ali Bradley rides along with Border Patrol on a targeted enforcement operation as the city braces for a broader crackdown. Watch Border Patrol track down immigrants accused of being in the U.S. illegally and make a rooftop apprehension. #NewOrleans #BorderPatrol #OperationCatahoulaCrunchCREDITSHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Kanyon LyonsOn "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley heads to Charlotte, North Carolina, as federal authorities continue "Operation Charlotte’s Web.” She's on the scene when an individual is detained on suspicion of assaulting a federal officer. Bradley gets a chance to speak with the suspect, as well as Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino. Bovino explains why agents are in Charlotte and provides insights into their latest immigration enforcement operation. Bovino also shares a message for local lawmakers who oppose the operation.#NorthCarolina #BorderPatrol #ICECREDITSHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Maria Morales-SalazarOn "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/CHAPTERS:32 Intro:52 BP detains a suspect1:26 Ali speaks to the suspect9:34 Ali speaks to Gregory Bovino10:35 Bovino explains why they detained the suspect12:34 Bovino’s message to lawmakers14:17 Bovino on backlash16:12 Sanctuary policies17:50 Final thoughts

In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley rides along with Border Patrol officers in Chicago as Operation Midway Blitz continues. Officers make arrests at a Home Depot and an airport parking lot. See officers being met by protesters and also talking to residents about their operation and orders. Bradley also sits down with U.S. Chief Patrol Agent Gregory Bovino for an exclusive interview about his recent time in court and the new body cameras agents are wearing. #BorderPatrol #Chicago #immigrationCREDITSHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: John Nock On "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/CHAPTERS00:00-4:18- Raw Footage of Border Patrol arrests 4:18-6:42 Chief Bovino talks to union leader 6:42-12:02 Chief Bovino gives updates on arrests 12:02-43:13 Exclusive interview with Chief Bovino

In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley sits down with the San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. Jenkins is asking the Trump administration to "respect" her city, arguing San Francisco can handle its own issues and that the National Guard should not be sent in. She says she would be open to pressing charges against federal agents for excessive force if it could be legally supported.#NationalGuard #SanFrancisco #TrumpCREDITSHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Allen KeefnerOn "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/CHAPTERS:25 Meet Brooke Jenkins1:48 Federal authorities in San Francisco3:30 Concerns of violence4:52 Prosecuting federal agents6:39 Federal agents wearing masks7:41 Stopping the flow of illegal drugs11:25 Doxing concerns

In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley sits down with Todd Lyons, acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. They discuss escalating threats against ICE officers, including bounties by cartels and doxing campaigns. Lyons emphasizes the importance of officer safety and spotlights Department of Homeland Security task forces partnering with the FBI. He highlights the removal of suspected gang members in Chicago and the need for stiffer penalties against doxing. Lyons also addresses the challenges of training ICE's rapidly expanding workforce while ensuring high standards.#ICE #cartels #antifaCREDITSHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: John NockOn "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/CHAPTERS:32 Meet Todd Lyons2:59 Homeland Security partnering with FBI4:46 Doxing concerns5:50 Domestic terrorist groups7:35 Federal agents concealing their identities9:44 Targeted immigration enforcement operations13:20 Hiring and recruitment efforts15:10 Final thoughts

In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley sits down with NewsNation national correspondent Jorge Ventura, who's been on the ground in Portland covering the unrest related to ICE’s immigration enforcement operations. Bradley and Ventura discuss the designation of antifa as a terrorist organization, the parallels to the Chicago protests and naked protesters.#ICE #Portland #antifaCREDITSHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Maria Morales-SalazarOn "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/CHAPTERS:00 Intro:49 Meet Jorge2:40 Inflatable costumes at protests5:25 Naked protesters8:50 Portland protests at night13:50 Escalating tensions17:58 Concerns from ICE agents around personal safety21:55 Agitators at protests26:15 Caught in tear gas and pepper spray

NewsNation's Ali Bradley speaks to two immigration officials, with their faces and voices obscured, about the increased hostility and violence they faced during operations in Chicago. One ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Special Response Team leader called it “disheartening” that even his family fears discussing his job. He described agents being doxxed and targeted online, recalling violent protests at ICE’s Broadview facility near Chicago, where demonstrators hurled rocks and fireworks, forcing officers to use tear gas and crowd control tactics. A veteran Border Patrol agent shared similar concerns, reflecting on 11 years of service marked by family separation, escalating threats from anti-ICE activists and rising violence in Chicago including protesters using vehicles as weapons.Raw footage: 300+ federal agents raid Chicago apartments: https://youtu.be/IK-lMjwnB88?si=l9W78PyMYXMniudPRaw footage: ‘All-out chaos’ at Chicago immigration facility protest: https://youtu.be/3_vIkIfbsUY?si=qNdVBGCYULh15uXNRaw footage: ICE's 'Operation Midway Blitz' in Chicago: https://youtu.be/--YsjrkUkvE?si=rLnVOVhOe6kpCYVgCREDITSHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Rita CripeNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

In this episode of “Bradley on the Border,” Ali Bradley joins ICE in a stakeout at a Chicago apartment building as more than 300 federal agents raid homes and arrest alleged cartel and gang members. A Border Patrol agent tells Bradley this is one of their largest raids yet and that they won't be stopping anytime soon. When asked about pushback from Illinois' Democratic governor, JB Pritzker, the agents said, "We're going to turn and burn, and he can either get onboard or watch from the sidelines."#ICE #Chicago #BorderPatrolCredits:Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Robert AlvarezNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

In this episode of “Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley heads to Chicago where Border Patrol and ICE are carrying out immigration operations. Bradley is on the ground outside an immigration facility in Broadview, Illinois, when a protest unfolds. Tear gas is deployed, pepper balls are fired and protesters are taken into custody. Bradley describes the scene as “all-out chaos.”#Immigration #ICE #ChicagoCredits:Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Rita CripeNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

Ali Bradley heads to Chicago to embed with Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the agency carries out what it says is targeted enforcement operations in the city as part of "Operation Midway Blitz." Ali speaks with ICE acting Executive Associate Director Marcos Charles about how the agency determines targets and works with other government agencies.Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Luke GonskaNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

In this episode of “Bradley on the Border,” Ali Bradley gives us an inside look into her relationship with the late Charlie Kirk. Bradley shares private messages from Kirk asking about her reporting on the border and how he helped her as a journalist. Bradley says, “Charlie Kirk believed in my work,” and shows us how he is being honored at his company, Turning Point USA.#charliekirk #charliekirkshooting #turningpointusa Credits:Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Maria Morales-Salazar NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

In this episode of “Bradley on the Border,” Ali Bradley shows us the raw footage of her exclusive ATV ride along with Texas DPS. Bradley watched first-hand as agents used drones and thermal imaging to track down "got aways." The group even ran into a group of four, including a 17-year-old, who paid $5,000 each to a cartel to cross the border safely. Lt. Chris Olivarez with Texas DPS explains why the Rio Grande Valley remains a busy sector.Credits:Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Maria Morales-Salazar NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley heads to the Del Rio sector of the U.S. southern border where five new state-of-the-art surveillance cameras have been installed. Ali meets with acting Chief Patrol Agent Desi DeLeon to learn how Border Patrol is putting the new surveillance technology to work. The pair discuss challenges to enforcing border restrictions and the need for these technological advances.Credits:Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Irit NaydenNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

In this episode of “Bradley on the Border,” Ali Bradley heads to Fort Bliss in Texas, where ICE is building a new immigration detention facility. The new facility, known as Camp East Montana, aims to become the largest facility of its kind in the nation. The move has sparked outrage from local lawmakers. Ali sits down with one of those local officials, El Paso County Commissioner David Stout. They dive into ongoing deportation efforts, the new facility and comprehensive immigration reform. Ali also meets with GOP Representative Tony Gonzales, where the pair discuss border security, increasing prosecutions of migrants in the U.S. illegally and Gonzales’ response to criticisms of the Fort Bliss expansion, arguments he calls "fearmongering."

In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley speaks with the Border Patrol agents who found Grant Hardin, dubbed the "Devil in the Ozarks," after he escaped an Arkansas state prison and evaded authorities for 12 days. You'll hear the agents' thought process during the search, how they found him and how their job prepared them for this massive takedown.CREDITSHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonEditor: Maria Morales-Salazar

In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley rides along with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in El Paso as they look to arrest Jonathan Olivera Vega. Vega is a convicted child sex offender who was found guilty of multiple crimes involving children under 14, including sexual abuse, indecency with a child by contact and aggravated sexual assault. These offenses occurred between May and August 2021. Despite the severity of the charges, he was sentenced to probation and placed on community supervision as of May 22, 2025.CreditsHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonSegment Producer: Christine JenkinsonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Allen Keefner

On this episode of “Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley speaks with the former Yuma sector Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem about securing the border, immigration enforcement operations, and concerns over Iranian sleeper cells operating in the United States. Clem told Bradley that he is “confident" Trump's administration is doing its best to crack down on illegal migrants entering the country.

Ali Bradley investigates a house break-in on the U.S.-Mexico border with suspected cartel ties. Follow the path thieves took when they stole the homeowner's safe and find out how he plans to protect his home from future thefts.#border #cartel #immigration

Ali Bradley talks exclusively with Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino about the record-low border crossings, the increase of assaults on ICE officers, and the lawsuit brought against the agency by the state of California after a raid on a marijuana farm ended in the death of a worker.

On this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley gets bombarded by masked people filming her in Los Angeles while out with Border Patrol on a targeted enforcement operation. The operation is specifically focusing on an individual with a criminal warrant for reentry after deportation. People who spot Bradley and the agents quickly surround them and start filming, asking about the legality and ethics of the operations, particularly the use of warrants and the potential for violence.#ICE #BorderPatrol #immigrationCREDITS:Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Maria Morales-SalazarCHAPTERS:00:00-1:54 Interaction with law enforcement and citizens 1:55-5:32 Accusations of kidnapping and arrests5:33-10:01 Ali discusses her personal safety 10:02-12:18 Staging and enforcement tactics12:18- 15:12 Challenges and misconceptions in enforcement15:13-15:34 Subscribe and goodbye

Ali Bradley gets exclusive access to see how border patrol agents train and meets the next generation at an academy graduation ceremony. Agents teach Bradley how to shoot and explain the spike in agent applications they've seen since the Trump administration took over the department in January.Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Maria Morales-SalazarNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/1:00 Ali suits up for target practice2:25 Introduction to target practice4:15 Target practice begins12:32 Ali breaks down the firearms used for target practice13:40 Ali attends a border patrol academy graduation ceremony15:25 Meet Eddie Cantu, Deputy Chief Patrol Agent16:54 Recruitment efforts19:10 Retaining border patrol agents21:35 The “legacy run” explained

On this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley sits down with former Border Patrol agent J.J. Carrell, NewsNation national security contributor and former CIA officer Tracy Walder, and NewsNation investigative correspondent Rich McHugh. Following the United States military strikes on Iran, fears of retaliation from Iranian terrorist organizations inside the U.S. are growing. As Bradley reports, immigration authorities have detained over 130 Iranian migrants since last week. The panel breaks down what sleeper cells are, how the government assesses threats and immigration enforcement. The panel also takes time to answer viewer questions.#border #immigration #iran Guest: J.J. Carrell, retired border patrol agentTracy Walder, Former CIA Officer, NewsNation national security contributorRich McHugh, NewsNation investigative correspondentMeagan Ourada, NewsNation producerHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Maria Morales-SalazarNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

On this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley gets an exclusive look at a mass workplace enforcement operation. Officials with the Department of Homeland Security and ICE targeted this business specifically, claiming it knowingly employs illegal workers on a massive scale. Agents told Ali about the challenges of a large-scale operation, emphasizing safety not just for agents but for the community.#ICEraids #Nebraska #migrants Credits:Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Maria Morales-Salazar

On this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley gets a behind-the-scenes look at the Border Patrol’s Artesia training academy. The academy trains new recruits in precision driving. Bradley met with agents Robert Sandoval and Eddie Cantu, who gave her an inside look at their training program. Agent Cantu discusses the importance of training and recruitment, while Agent Sandoval demonstrates Border Patrol’s maneuvers for stopping a vehicle on a chase. Bradley also spoke with academy trainee Jared Irrobali, who shared what drew him to join Border Patrol and how it’s going. Bradley also got a chance to get behind the wheel, practicing pit and pin maneuvers.#BorderPatrol #Cartels #BorderTrainingHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Irit NaydenNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/Chapter Summary:1:05 Meet Agent Robert Sandoval3:09 Ali gets in the passenger seat for pit maneuvers5:26 Ali gets a breakdown of pit maneuvers6:28 Ali gets behind the wheel11:07 Pit and pin maneuvers13:10 Pit and pin demonstration16:09 Ali gets a precision driving lesson19:38 Meet Agent Eddie Cantu22:22 Ramping up the pursuit policy25:56 Trusting the agents are properly trained27:05 Recruitment efforts29:14 Meet trainee Jared Irrobali31:11 How training is going

On this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley gets an inside look at the Border Patrol's K-9 academy. Agent Jamie Lopez and Stephen Crump talk to Bradley about training the next generation of K-9 drug-sniffing dogs and their handlers. Lopez breaks down the training process, the K-9 selection process and provides a drug-sniffing demonstration. Crump shares with Bradley how the K-9 program is being used to combat the fentanyl crisis and cartels. Bradley also meets K-9 Nina and gets to test her skills as a handler.#BorderPatrol #cartels #BradleyontheBorderHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Irit NaydenNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/Chapter Summary:1:03 Meet Agent Jamie Lopez1:52 Ali handles drug-sniffing K9 Nina4:27 K9 search demonstration6:51 Lopez explains the K9 handler training process14:35 How handlers and K9’s are selected for18:10 Inside look at the K9 medical center20:42 Meet the K9’s25:41 Meet Director Stephen CrumpNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

On this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley sits down for an exclusive interview with the U.S. Border Patrol. Bradley talks with agent Shane Fernandez and Chief Patrol Agent Gregory K. Bovino. Bradley and Fernandez discuss having a hashtag named after him, using intelligence to track and apprehend criminals and how Border Patrol works with state and federal agencies to keep communities safe. Chief Bovino tells Bradley how impactful the work they are doing is and shares the efforts of his department when it comes to removing criminals.#BorderPatrol #bordercrisis #usborder Chapter Summary:1:12 Meet Agent Shane Fernandez4:45 Identifying targets7:36 Partnering with local and federal agencies12:16 Fernandez’s most challenging case15:00 The extradition process compared to the removal process23:58 Fernandez on successful operations33:13 Meet Chief Patrol Agent Gregory K. Bovino35:01 Bovino on Fernandez’s efforts37:12 Recognition of departments effortsHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Irit NaydenNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

On this episode of "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley heads out to sea off the coast of San Diego. Right now, there are Black Hawk helicopters flying over the coast hunting the cartel and human smugglers. Border Patrol agents talked to Bradley about a recent viral video where they were seen disabling a smuggler's vessel, leading to the arrest of the smuggler. They noted that 14 interdictions have occurred this fiscal year, with a high success rate for catching illegal entries at night.#BorderPatrol #migrants #smugglers CreditsHost: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Maria Morales-SalazarNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

On this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley gets exclusive access to the northern border. Bradley rides along with agents as they arrest five individuals for being in the U.S. illegally. The sector has seen a significant increase in targeted enforcement operations, with over 200 apprehensions year-to-date, a 100% rise from last year. Agents also discuss with Bradley, the illicit activities they monitor, including drug trafficking and gun smuggling as well as praise their relationship with Canadian agents. #border #agents #canada Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: John Nock Guests: Jason Liebe, Acting Spokane Sector BP ChiefChris Young, Patrol Agent in ChargeNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

Ali Bradley gets a first-hand look at the 25 tons of narcotics that were seized by the Coast Guard. Officials estimate the drugs’ value at more than $500 million. The Justice Department says the drugs are tied to two cartels, and the bust comes as part of a federal push to crack down on smuggling.Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: Anthony Diasio0:00 - 1:35 – Remarks from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi1:35 - 4:55 – Remarks from FBI Director Kash Patel4:55 - 7:41 – Remarks from Vice Admiral Nathan Moore7:41 - 10:17 – Remarks from Lt. General Evan Pettus10:17 - 12:19 – Remarks from Captain Thomas Rodzewicz12:19 - 14:16 – Ali asks Pam Bondi a question about narcotics smuggling14:16 - 14:39 – Pam Bondi responds to Ali Bradley14:39 - 16:35 – Continued remarks from Kash Patel

Ali Bradley heads down to the Del Rio sector of the US-Mexico border to interview Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks and then-acting Del Rio Sector Chief Milton Moreno. Chief Banks outlines how the cartels are using violence against border agents, in some cases using bomb-wielding drones, while Moreno digs into the agency's work cracking down on crossings.Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/1:02 Intro1:48 Interview with Milton Moreno6:15 Border patrol working with Mexican authorities7:10 Expanding and improving the border wall8:00 Border patrol’s safety measures for its agents10:00 Border processing coordinators10:36 Border patrol taking a high visibility stance at the Del Rio sector13:51 Dangers of crossing the Rio Grande15:25 Department of Defense assisting border patrol16:08 Frustrations with Biden administration border policies19:34 Interview with Mike Banks20:44 CPB Home app and self deportations22:19 Efforts to bring encounters down24:17 Got away numbers decreasing26:11 Expanding the buoy barrier27:43 Does Chief Banks expect the cartel to retaliate?31:04 Chief Banks on deportation efforts32:17 Concerns of gang members illegally crossing the border33:20 Utilizing border processing coordinators34:08 Border patrol’s recruiting efforts

NewsNation's Ali Bradley takes viewers on an exclusive airboat tour to see Eagle Pass, Texas's newly expanded buoy barrier. Bradley also speaks with a border patrol agent about policy changes, what agents need and how Mexican authorities cooperate with the agency.#Border #BorderCrisis #BuoyBarrierHost: Ali BradleyExecutive producer: Andy GipsonEditorial producer: Meagan OuradaField producer: Travis HarrisonAssociate producer: Will TomasiEditor: Allen KeefnerNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYppFind us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyGHow to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij0:36 – Intro1:28 – Interview with a border agent3:11 – Border agent’s perspective on the border today compared to 20214:34 – Cooperation with the Mexican government?5:49 – Airboat ride along6:42 – Outro

Ali Bradley takes you on an exclusive helicopter ride along with Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations to see how the cartels navigate smuggling routes and how air operations counter cartel activity across the El Paso sector of the southern border. Ali also speaks with a CBP agent on the ground about border policy changes, how the cartels are using Airbnb, and gaining operational control of the US-Mexico border.#border #cartel #smugglers Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonAssociate Producer: Will TomasiEditor: John NockNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYppFind us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyGHow to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij00:00-01:22 Intro1:22-4:00 Interview with agents from a helicopter04:00-05:26 The threat of violence at the border05:26-7:40 Countering the cartels from the air07:40-08:12 Designating cartels as terrorist organizations08:12-09:26 Interview with a CBP agent on the ground09:26-10:20 How technology is utilized by CBP agents10:20-11:51 Stash houses used by the cartels11:51-13:00 U.S. citizens reporting sightings of border crossings13:00-13:50 Outside support/resources CBP agents receive13:50-16:40 How Trump changed border security16:40-20:22 How border policy changes strengthen security20:22-22:43 The confidence to carry out the job as a CBP agent22:43-24:01 What do CBP agents need to gain operational control of the border24:01-25:02 Providing transparency into border security25:02 Outro

On this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali Bradley gives us an exclusive look at BORTAC training. BORTAC is a special operations group within the Border Patrol, focusing on combating criminal cartels. BORTAC operates in both rural and urban environments, targeting high-value criminal migrants and cartel members. They train rigorously, emphasizing precision and zero-failure missions. Their operations extend beyond the border, with recent activities in states like Illinois and North Carolina. BORTAC also collaborates with other agencies like ICE and the FBI. The unit's training is demanding, involving various scenarios and physical challenges, ensuring they are prepared for high-stakes, life-or-death situations.CHAPTERS LIST:1:26-4:19 BORTAC’s Mission and Training4:19-6:04 Comparison to SWAT Teams6:04-7:37 Prioritizing Targets and Operations Across the Nation7:37-8:56 Response to Cartel Designations and Training8:56-12:26 BORTAC’s Training Facilities and Capabilities12:26-14:38 Planning and Adaptability in Missions14:38-18:26 BORTAC’s Impact and High-Profile CasesCredits:Host: Ali BradleyExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaField Producer: Travis HarrisonEditor: John Nock#southernborder #cartel #BorderPatrol