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NRA tax filing: Embattled CEO earned about $2 mil last year

By LISA MARIE PANE - Associated Press

This Oct. 28, 2019, photo, shows David Dell'Aquila in his home Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Dell'Aquila is a donor to the NRA who is now suing the gun lobby, alleging misspent funds and donations. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

NRA turmoil creates rift among some big donors

By LISA MARIE PANE - Associated Press

NRA leadership illustration by Linas Garsys

Who’s behind the attacks on the National Rifle Association leadership and why

By Marion Hammer

FILE - In a April 27, 2019 file photo, National Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre speaks at the NRA Annual Meeting of Members in Indianapolis. In the latest national furor over mass killings, the tremendous political power of the NRA is likely to stymie any major changes to gun laws. The man behind the organization is LaPierre, the public face of the Second Amendment with his bombastic defense of guns, freedom and country in the aftermath of every mass shooting. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Scandal-ridden NRA head LaPierre digs in against gun control

By LISA MARIE PANE - Associated Press

FILE - In a April 27, 2019 file photo, National Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre speaks at the NRA Annual Meeting of Members in Indianapolis. In the latest national furor over mass killings, the tremendous political power of the NRA is likely to stymie any major changes to gun laws. The man behind the organization is LaPierre, the public face of the Second Amendment with his bombastic defense of guns, freedom and country in the aftermath of every mass shooting. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Scandal-ridden NRA head LaPierre digs in against gun control

By LISA MARIE PANE - Associated Press

Nation Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre speaks at the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action Leadership Forum in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Friday, April 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) ** FILE **

NRA donor files class-action lawsuit against gun-rights group

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Oliver North says NRA is smearing him to avoid scrutiny

By LISA MARIE PANE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, April 26, 2019, file photo, National Rifle Association President Col. Oliver North speaks at the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action Leadership Forum in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Former NRA President North says in court filings that he was thwarted at every step as he tried to raise alarm bells about alleged misspending at the gun lobbying group. He denied that he had tried to stage a coup to oust NRA’s longtime top executive. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Oliver North: NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre had ‘total dictatorial control’

By Lisa Marie Pane - Associated Press

In this April 26, 2019, file photo, National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action Executive Director Christopher W. Cox speaks at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The National Rifle Association's top lobbyist has resigned in another sign of infighting within the powerful gun lobbying group, Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Cox's departure comes just days after the NRA placed him on administrative leave, claiming he was part of a failed attempt to extort the longtime CEO. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

NRA difficulties threaten impact of gun lobby ahead of elections

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

In this April 26, 2019 file photo, Nation Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action Executive Director Christopher W. Cox speaks at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Mr. Cox resigned his post as the NRA's chief lobbyist on June 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File) **FILE**

Chris Cox, NRA’s chief lobbyist, resigns

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

In this April 26, 2019, file photo, National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action Executive Director Christopher W. Cox speaks at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The National Rifle Association's top lobbyist has resigned in another sign of infighting within the powerful gun lobbying group, Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Cox's departure comes just days after the NRA placed him on administrative leave, claiming he was part of a failed attempt to extort the longtime CEO. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

NRA splits with PR firm, lobbyist and TV amid infighting

By LISA MARIE PANE - Associated Press

President Donald Trump stands with Chris Cox, Executive Director of the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action, left, and NRA executive vice president and CEO Wayne LaPierre, right, as he arrives to speak to the annual meeting of the National Rifle Association, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) **FILE**

NRA suspends Chris Cox, top lobbyist

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump stands with Chris Cox, Executive Director of the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action, left, and NRA executive vice president and CEO Wayne LaPierre, right, as he arrives to speak to the annual meeting of the National Rifle Association, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) **FILE**

NRA sues Oliver North, suspends Chris Cox

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Nation Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre speaks at the NRA Annual Meeting of Members in Indianapolis, Saturday, April 27, 2019. On Saturday, retired Lt. Col. Oliver North announced that he will not serve a second term as president of the NRA amid inner turmoil in the gun rights group. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) ** FILE **

Wayne LaPierre needs to resign, NRA board member Allen West says

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Nation Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre speaks at the NRA Annual Meeting of Members in Indianapolis, Saturday, April 27, 2019. On Saturday, retired Lt. Col. Oliver North announced that he will not serve a second term as president of the NRA amid inner turmoil in the gun rights group. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) ** FILE **

NRA member behind push for Wayne LaPierre to resign seeks shakeup

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Nation Rifle Association President Col. Oliver North speaks at the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action Leadership Forum in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Friday, April 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Carolyn Meadows to replace Oliver North as new NRA president

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Bryan Oberc, Munster, Ind., tries out an AR-15 from Sig Sauer in the exhibition hall at the National Rifle Association Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Saturday, April 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

NRA’s LaPierre fends off backlash, wins re-election as CEO

By LISA MARIE PANE - Associated Press

Bryan Oberc, Munster, Ind., tries out an AR-15 from Sig Sauer in the exhibition hall at the National Rifle Association Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Saturday, April 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

The Latest: LaPierre says he’s “humbled” by board action

Associated Press

Nation Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre applauds behind the empty seat of Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North at the NRA Annual Meeting of Members in Indianapolis, Saturday, April 27, 2019. North has announced that he will not serve a second term as president of the NRA amid inner turmoil in the gun-rights group. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Wayne LaPierre ‘humbled’ NRA board kept him as CEO

Associated Press

Nation Rifle Association President Col. Oliver North speaks at the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action Leadership Forum in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Friday, April 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

NRA stunned by Oliver North resignation, New York probe

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times