[ad_1] Former President Donald Trump expressed his condolences for the victims of last week’s Iowa school shooting and then urged them to “get over it.” “It’s a very terrible thing that happened,” Trump said at a campaign event in Iowa on Friday. “And it’s just horrible to see that happening. It’s just horrible. It’s so
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[ad_1] SANTA FE, N.M. — Advocates for gun rights are urging the New Mexico Supreme Court to block emergency orders by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham restricting people from carrying guns at public parks and playgrounds in the state’s largest metro area and address gun violence as a public health crisis. The state Supreme Court was scheduled
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[ad_1] A former top National Rifle Association executive has admitted wrongdoing in a New York corruption case, agreeing to pay $100,000 just before he and four others are set to be tried next week. Joshua Powell, who served as the NRA’s executive director of operations and chief of staff to CEO Wayne LaPierre between 2016
[ad_1] The National Rifle Association announced Friday that longtime chief Wayne LaPierre will resign at the end of the month, marking the end of an era as the group continues to face legal and financial trouble. Long-maligned by gun control activists and constantly controversial, LaPierre has served as the group’s face in Washington for over
[ad_1] Wayne LaPierre’s civil trial, slated to begin Monday in New York, still threatens to unravel the National Rifle Association, despite the longtime leader’s resignation from the prominent gun rights group that has held much power in the U.S. for decades. LaPierre, 74, had led the NRA for more than 30 years as the organization’s
[ad_1] Picture used for illustrative purposes. The resignation of the head of the National Rifle Association (NRA) in the United States, Wayne LaPierre, before a trial begins on civil charges of malfeasance, where he is accused of misspending millions of dollars on private jet flights, yacht trips, African safaris at the expense of the NRA,
[ad_1] The longtime head of the National Rifle Association [NRA] has said he is resigning, just days before the start of a civil trial over allegations he treated himself to millions of dollars in private jet flights, yacht trips, African safaris and other extravagant perks at the powerful gun rights organisation’s expense. Wayne LaPierre, the
[ad_1] The shock resignation of the head of the National Rifle Association (NRA) on Friday was not prompted by any plea deal ahead of his corruption trial next week, prosecutors have confirmed. Wayne LaPierre, 74, said he was stepping down after more than 30 years due to ‘health reasons’. LaPierre’s corruption trial has already begun
[ad_1] The Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the ballot because of his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, inserting the court squarely in the 2024
[ad_1] The longtime head of the National Rifle Association said Friday he is resigning, just days before the start of a New York civil trial that’s poised to scrutinize his leadership of the powerful gun rights organization. Wayne LaPierre, the executive vice president and chief executive officer, said his departure is effective Jan. 31. He
[ad_1] The NRA organization and its leader stand accused of funneling millions of dollars to fund luxuries for its own officials. Wayne LaPierre has been the executive vice president of the NRA since 1991, and a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James in 2020 aimed to end his tenure and force him
[ad_1] NRA Executive Vice President and CEO Wayne LaPierre speaks during the 152nd National Rifle Association (NRA) annual Covention at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 14, 2023. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP) (Photo by ALEX WROBLEWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) OAN’s Brooke Mallory4:25 PM – Friday, January 5, 2024 Wayne LaPierre, the
[ad_1] Wayne LaPierre, the executive vice president of the National Rifle Association, has announced his resignation days before the start of a civil corruption trial in which he’s being accused of “gross negligence for allegedly diverting millions from the NRA for personal use, including for designer clothes, private planes and luxury goods,” according to ABC. “With pride
[ad_1] For three decades, Wayne LaPierre has been the face of gun rights in the US. Lean and bespectacled, known for his expensive suits, he was an unlikely spokesperson for American machismo. But the National Rifle Association leader’s willingness to defend Americans’ access to guns, no matter the cost, made him a powerful rightwing figure,
[ad_1] Photo: Rebecca Wright/CNN At the very beginning of the CNN town hall Wednesday evening, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) was asked about gun laws and expressed his support for revoking Florida’s 3-day waiting period, arguing that “the background check should be instant.” But this comment misleads about the purpose of that waiting period, one of
[ad_1] On the eve of a legal battle in New York, Wayne LaPierre told board members Friday that he would step down as the longtime chief of the National Rifle Association. LaPierre, 74, has led the organization for more than three decades. But his resignation came as he faced his gravest challenge yet, a corruption
[ad_1] Wayne LaPierre, who has been a fixture at the National Rifle Association for decades, will resign. He cited health reasons as the impetus for the move, according the organization. “The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) announced today that Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre announced he is stepping down from his position as chief
[ad_1] NEW YORK — Wayne LaPierre, who has led the National Rifle Association for more than 30 years, turning it into a potent political force opposing gun control measures, announced his resignation Friday. The move by LaPierre, a 74-year-old who was born in upstate New York, came on the eve of a corruption trial he
[ad_1] Wayne LaPierre resigned as leader of the National Rifle Association on Friday, ending a long career during which the NRA became one of the most powerful lobbies in Washington, only to see its prestige tarnished by corruption allegations and a bankruptcy filing. LaPierre, 74, chief executive since 1991, steps down just as New York
[ad_1] Wayne LaPierre announced that he is resigning as head of the National Rifle Association and will formally step down on January 31. “With pride in all that we have accomplished, I am announcing my resignation from the NRA,” LaPierre said in a statement. “I’ve been a card-carrying member of this organization for most of my adult life, and
[ad_1] new york — The longtime head of the National Rifle Association said Friday he is resigning, just days before the start of a civil trial over allegations he diverted millions of dollars from the powerful gun rights organization to pay for personal travel, private security and other lavish perks. Wayne LaPierre, the executive vice
[ad_1] The longtime leader of the National Rifle Association (NRA) announced he was resigning Friday, saying he was stepping down for health reasons. Wayne LaPierre made the announcement after the gun rights campaign group’s board approved the departure at a meeting Friday. LaPierre, 74, said in a press release that he was making the announcement
[ad_1] Wayne LaPierre told board members on Friday that he will step down as chief executive of the National Rifle Association just days before his civil trial begins in New York. His resignation will take effect on Jan. 31, and Andrew Arulanandam, an NRA executive and longtime spokesman for LaPierre, will serve as the interim
[ad_1] Washington, Jan 5 (EFE).- Wayne LaPierre announced Friday his resignation as president of the National Rifle Association, after more than 30 years at the helm of the organization that defends the right of United States citizens to own and carry firearms, and a few days before a trial against him and other NRA leaders
[ad_1] Wayne LaPierre, the executive vice president of the National Rifle Association, has announced he is resigning from the organization days before the start of a civil corruption trial. LaPierre, 74, cited health reasons, according to the NRA. The resignation will be effective Jan. 31. “With pride in all that we have accomplished, I am
[ad_1] IRVING, Texas – National Rifle Association (NRA) CEO Wayne LaPierre is stepping down after almost 50 years at the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the history of the United States, a household-name juggernaut dedicated to supporting the Second Amendment and promoting self-defense, hunting, and responsible gun ownership. With a membership that fluctuates
[ad_1] Wayne LaPierre, the executive vice president of the National Rifle Association (NRA), announced his resignation on Friday, just a few days before he is set to face a trial brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. “The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) announced today that Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre announced he
[ad_1] Wayne LaPierre, the longtime chief executive officer of the National Rifle Association, has announced his resignation. His announcement came three days before the start of a civil trial against him brought by the attorney general of the state of New York. “With pride in all that we have accomplished, I am announcing my resignation
[ad_1] (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre announces resignation days before civil trial scrutinizing his leadership. “With pride in all that we have accomplished, I am announcing my resignation from the NRA,” LaPierre said in a statement. “I’ve been a card-carrying member of this organization for most of my adult life, and