Who funds the NRA?

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4 years ago

August 2, 2022

This may come as a surprise to you but it’s not just gunmakers that are funding America’s most powerful gun lobby

The organisations total revenue which includes membership fees totals more than $400 million dollars.

This money is mainly used for education and training programs, which helps the NRA recruit members and spread the pro-gun message.

But according to CNN, the NRA has a separate pool of money to influence policy and lawmakers.

CNN’s report says that this money comes from everyday Americans, and these contributions help keep pro-gun lawmakers in office.

Some of the funding also comes from big corporations, mostly from the gun industry which donate millions to the NRA

But the NRA is banned from using the money that comes from companies to campaign, this branch is called the political action committee.

And that’s why individual donations are crucial.

The NRA receives more than $100 million dollars from individual donors.

And data indicates that donations increase if the risk of losing the right to buy and own guns increases.

Most individual donations are less than $200 dollars.

According to federal law, the maximum that can be given to the NRA annually is $5,000 dollars.

But the NRA has proven to raise large sums with small donations.

And this has been seen as unusual for a special interest group.

The NRA also has a powerful lobbying arm, which is called the ‘nonprofit NRA Institute for Legislative Action’.

And through these efforts, it can both receive millions of dollars in donations from corporations and it can also donate directly to candidates.

Even though the group does not disclose where contributions come from, major gunmakers like Smith & Wesson and Sturm, Ruger & Company have announced large donations in the past

So where does the funding come from that powers the NRA and makes it one of the most powerful and politically influential groups is the USA.

For them, it’s the donations and support from Americans all over country.

But the fact is that there is also a lot of money that’s coming from large corporations.

SpaceX expands Starlink with phone plans and satellite tracking ambitions

SpaceX expands Starlink with a mobile device and space tracking, raising concerns over revenue and US government reliance.

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2 hours ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

SpaceX expands Starlink with a mobile device and space tracking, raising concerns over revenue and US government reliance.

SpaceX is pushing Starlink beyond internet from space, with plans underway for new consumer facing services that could reshape the telecom landscape.

The company is reportedly exploring a Starlink mobile device, positioning it as a potential rival to established smartphone players as it looks to extend its reach from orbit to everyday tech.

Starlink has become SpaceX’s financial powerhouse, generating an estimated $8 billion in revenue last year, with fresh trademark and patent filings signalling even more ambitious expansion ahead.

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Oil prices surge as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate

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February 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Crude oil prices jumped over 3% on Wednesday as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks showed signs of faltering, pushing WTI futures above $65 per barrel. Axios reported disagreements over the venue and scope of Friday’s talks, while President Trump warned Iran’s supreme leader to “be very worried,” stoking fears of military escalation.

Tensions in the Persian Gulf added to the volatility. A U.S. F-35C shot down an Iranian drone near the USS Abraham Lincoln, and Iranian vessels threatened a U.S.-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The USS McFaul escorted the tanker to safety, highlighting the region’s fragile oil supply routes.

Despite the clashes, nuclear talks will go ahead on Friday in Oman, but uncertainty continues to drive oil market volatility, with traders closely watching both diplomatic and military developments.

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Washington Post layoffs: Hundreds of journalists cut as Bezos faces criticism

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22 hours ago

February 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

The Washington Post has laid off hundreds of employees, marking what former executive editor Martin Baron calls “one of the darkest days” in the paper’s history. Approximately one-third of the newsroom staff were affected, as the company undertakes a so-called “strategic reset” to compete in a crowded media landscape.

The cuts hit key areas, including the sports desk, local coverage, international reporting, the books desk, and the flagship daily news podcast. Editor-in-Chief Matt Murray said the changes aim to prioritise national security, politics, science, health, technology, climate, and business coverage while positioning the Post for the future.

Critics have called out owner Jeff Bezos for his silence during the layoffs and alleged efforts to influence the paper’s political stance. Former editor Baron warned that the newspaper’s ambitions would be sharply diminished and its credibility could suffer.

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