Politics Jury finds NRA, Wayne LaPierre liable in civil corruption case Top executives for the gun rights nonprofit were accused of using millions in NRA donations for private luxuries. A jury found former CEO Wayne LaPierre liable for more than $5.4 million in damages. Emma Bowman Brian Mann
National Lawsuit accusing NRA of lavish misspending now heads to jury The case accused leaders of the National Rifle Association of corruption and misspending and now heads to the jury, which is expected to begin deliberations Friday. The Associated Press
Law & Courts Judge Rejects NRA's Bid To Throw Out Or Transfer Lawsuit That Could Shut It Down The organization had filed for bankruptcy and said it would reincorporate in Texas. Reese Oxner
National NRA Plans Layoffs, 20% Cut In Pay For Employees Due To Coronavirus' Economic Hit The belt-tightening in response to the virus outbreak includes "the elimination of certain positions." The group had already canceled its annual meeting because of the virus outbreak. Bobby Allyn
National NRA Sues San Francisco After Lawmakers Declare It A Terrorist Organization The pro-gun group says the city and county are trying to discriminate against people "based on the viewpoint of their political speech." Bill Chappell
National The Pistol That Looks Like A Rifle: The Dayton Shooter's Gun The gun used in Dayton has the same core component as an AR-15-style rifle. It also had a 100-bullet magazine. But it's legally considered a pistol. Bill Chappell
Politics As Leaks Show Lavish NRA Spending, Former Staff Detail Poor Conditions At Nonprofit New documents leaked about NRA top executive Wayne LaPierre's high clothing and travel expenses contrast with the culture of fear, poor pay, and an underfunded pension described by former staffers. Tim Mak
National Free Gun Violence Prevention Course Launches To Educate Young Activists Researchers want new activists to lean on decades of public health research when engaging in work with policy makers and candidates seeking elective office. Brakkton Booker
Law & Courts Trump Moves To Withdraw U.S. From U.N. Arms Trade Treaty "We will never surrender America's sovereignty to an unelected, unaccountable, global bureaucracy," the president said. He announced the move at the National Rifle Association's convention. Bill Chappell
Politics NRA Facing Most Formidable Opposition Yet, A Year After Parkland The gun rights group says it has more dues-paying members than any other grassroots organization, but shifting power in Congress and changing public opinions on gun laws may present challenges. Tim Mak
