Bradley on the Border

In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali sits down for an exclusive interview with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Together, they discuss the biggest issues facing the Lone Star State and the nation. Abbott talks about why Texas needs to stay red in the midterms, how he plans to crack down on AI data centers' use of water and power, and plans to finish the state's border wall. On...

President Trump previously said the United States is “knocking the hell out of” the cartels and vowing to “go heavier” after declaring to carry out land strikes on drug cartels, in addition to a slew of boat strikes on alleged narco-terrorist vessels in the Caribbean. In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," Ali sat down with DEA Administrator Terry Cole to talk about how the administ...

On the heels of President Donald Trump saying zero people are crossing the border right now, NewsNation rode along exclusively with the Department of Public Safety in Texas as they conducted a joint operation with Border Patrol to go after those trying to evade arrest. In this episode of "Bradley on the Border," we see what immigration officials are up against in the Rio Grande Valley wh...

An elaborate cross-border underground tunnel running from Tijuana to San Diego, and believed to be used to move cocaine and other contraband between Mexico and the United States, has been discovered by federal investigators. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office say the passageway wasn’t a dirt tunnel, but a well-lit passageway equipped with a ventilation system and an electronic rail track...

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 the drug cartels. Ali gets a firsthand look at the Virtra V300 simulation system and tries her hand at shooting. She also speaks with On Point Solutions and gets a demonstration of their new m...

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 t...

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 fr...

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. i...

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 #southernb...

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...

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...

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 concer...

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...

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 car...

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....

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...

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...

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 administra...

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...

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 o...

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 assis...

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 t...

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 provide...

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 exclu...

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...