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.

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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