In Arizona's Cochise County, Mexican drug cartels are upping the ante by telling their drivers to put the pedal to the metal in residential neighborhoods...because local law enforcement won't endanger the public by engaging them. In this episode, Ali speaks to one deputy - who came home to discover that undocumented individuals were in his own backyard - literally! Ali also speaks to Sheriff Mark Dannels, who finds himself faced with being "abandoned" by the federal government with regard to controlling illegal border crossings and smuggling. Among other things, he tells Ali that he's fed up - and taking matters into his own hands. Don't forget to tune into NewsNation for the latest on this story - and everything else Ali is working on. Log on to www.JoinNN.com to find out how to watch - and don't forget, you can listen NewsNation through Amazon Alexa and Apple CarPlay!

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We've seen the headlines...we've seen the stereotypes of the people smuggling drugs into the United States in the movies and on TV...but is that who we're really dealing with? No. Not unless you consider a college student...or an elderly couple a 'stereotype.' In this episode, Ali gets the lowdown from the people who know the facts: Bryan Lockerby, Montana's Director of Criminal Investigations, as well as Stefani Hepford, Assistant US Attorney - Tucson, and Lt. Chris Olivarez of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Ali reveals the challenges law enforcement is facing, and what they think can be done to stem the tide of illegal drugs flowing into the United States. Don't forget - see what else Ali's working on every day on NewsNation. You can locate your broadcast channel at www.JoinNN.com - or on any of the streamers. NewsNation is also available through Amazon Alexa and Apple CarPlay!

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The recent hit film, "Sound of Freedom," revealed the terrifying reality of children being trafficked in America. In this episode, Ali Bradley examines the issue of children being trafficked and brought into the United States. What are officials doing to vet the so-called "sponsors" that are either accompanying these children across the border - or that they're releasing unaccompanied children to? Along the way, you'll hear Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra get grilled on Capitol Hill by lawmakers unimpressed with the efforts to protect children...and you'll hear how he responds. And don't forget, to watch Ali's latest reports, tune into NewsNation. If you're not sure how to watch, log on to the channel finder at www.JoinNN.com. We're also on all the streamers!

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Counting the numbers of undocumented individuals coming into the United States has always been a numbers game. With the expiration of Title 42, the Biden administration has been cheering about the 'fact' that numbers of crossings are down. But are they really? NewsNation Southwest Correspondent Ali Bradley breaks down the reality of the numbers with national security expert Charles Marino and Art Del Cueto, who has been with the Border Patrol since 2003 and currently serves as the national spokesperson for the National Border Patrol Council.

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Ali Bradley reports from Texas on ranchers living on the border who are fortifying their homes against an influx of migrants.

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