The NRA is in the news as gun rights debates heat up, fighting new laws and regulations. Founded in 1871, it's the US’s top gun lobby.
Former South Carolina state legislator RJ May pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography involving toddlers and young children on social media in spring 2024. He faces up to 20 years in prison, must register as a sex offender, and resigned earlier this year amid allegations. Sentencing is scheduled for January 14, 2026.