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Sheldon Adelson
vision 2024
May 20, 2024
Will Miriam Adelson Spend Her Billions on Trump Again?
Sheldon’s widow is one of the richest women in the world, and she’s willing to spend her fortune to support Israel.
By
Elizabeth Weil
obits
Jan. 12, 2021
Conservative Megadonor Sheldon Adelson May Be the Last of His Kind
The casino mogul, who has died at 87, typified the kingmaking role made possible by
Citizens United
.
By
Ed Kilgore
trump administration
Oct. 10, 2018
Trump Has Made Enriching Sheldon Adelson a Top Goal of U.S.-Japan Relations
In a diplomatic meeting with Shinzo Abe, Trump encouraged the prime minister to let his major campaign donor build a casino in Japan.
By
Eric Levitz
July 11, 2018
Sheldon Adelson’s Fantasizing About Building Casinos in North Korea
The billionaire casino mogul and Republican megadonor seems to be eyeing expansion in the world’s most isolated country.
By
Adam K. Raymond
June 20, 2018
Bloomberg to Spend $80 Million to Help Democrats in the Midterms
Properly concentrated, Bloomberg’s big bucks could make a big difference in suburban swing districts in November.
By
Ed Kilgore
Apr. 20, 2018
GOP Moneybags Foster Friess to Run for Governor of Wyoming
After contributing generously to candidates like Rick Santorum, Friess is ready to strut his own stuff.
By
Ed Kilgore
politics
Feb. 23, 2018
U.S. Embassy Move to Jerusalem Is Happening Almost Immediately
When a real embassy facility is built in Jerusalem, it could be paid for in part by donations from conservative donors — including Sheldon Adelson.
By
Ed Kilgore
Feb. 13, 2018
Bibi’s a Step Closer to the Slammer
The Israeli police have recommended he face charges on two counts of corruption. But the process could take a long while.
By
Ed Kilgore
Dec. 15, 2016
Trump Wants to Make an Iraq War Architect One of His Top Diplomats
But Establishment Republicans think the party needs to move on from the Bush years. (Which makes sense, considering the fact that nothing matters.)
By
Eric Levitz
July 15, 2016
GOP Convention to Sheldon Adelson: Hey, Brother, Can You Spare $6 Million?
Cash-strapped organizers, stricken by corporate defections, reach for the ultimate deep pocket.
By
Ed Kilgore
today in donald trump
May 14, 2016
GOP Megadonor Sheldon Adelson Pledges As Much As $100 Million to Support Trump
Trump had called his GOP primary opponents “puppets” for relying on donors like Adelson.
By
Chas Danner
May 6, 2016
Sheldon Adelson Backs Trump, While Clinton Goes Fishing for Bush Donors
The casino magnate looks to be the Donald’s first confirmed GOP megadonor. But Team Clinton is hoping it can peel off a few others.
By
Eric Levitz
the sports section
Jan. 29, 2016
Raiders to Meet With Adelson About Vegas Stadium
The team’s search for a new stadium continues.
By
Joe DeLessio
early and often
Nov. 4, 2015
Donald Trump Wooed Key GOP Donors Sheldon Adelson, Paul Singer, and the Kochs
When they all spurned him, he bad-mouthed his rivals for seeking their support.
By
Gabriel Sherman
early and often
Sept. 9, 2015
Sheldon Adelson Is Ready to Buy the Presidency
He just hasn’t decided which Republican candidate to back. Care to make a pitch?
By
Jason Zengerle
early and awkard
May 21, 2014
Sheldon Adelson Is Unhappy With Chris Christie Again
The governor isn’t making a favorable impression on the Israel-obsessed megadonor.
By
Steve Fishman
the national circus
Apr. 2, 2014
Frank Rich: GOP Won’t Surrender in Obamacare War
It’s the only issue Republicans have in the midterms.
By
Frank Rich
jesus christie
Mar. 30, 2014
Christie Sorry for Saying ‘Occupied Territories’
To Republican casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, in particular.
By
Caroline Bankoff
iran so far away
Oct. 23, 2013
Sheldon Adelson Wants to Nuke Iran Just to Make a Point
Oh.
By
Dan Amira
lawsuits
May 15, 2013
Jury Orders Sheldon Adelson to Pay $70M for Macau Foothold
This isn’t the first time Hong Kong consultant Richard Suen has won against the billionaire in court.
By
Delia Paunescu
lawsuits
Feb. 26, 2013
Sheldon Adelson Suing
WSJ
Reporter for Calling Him ‘Foul Mouthed’
Please let there be a trial documenting his swearing.
By
Adam Martin
Dec. 5, 2012
Despite Terrible Track Record, Sheldon Adelson Will Still Dispense Campaign Cash
“There’s always a new hand coming up,” says Adelson.
By
Margaret Hartmann
white men with money
Nov. 8, 2012
Sheldon Adelson and the Super-Rich Drying Their Romney Tears With $100 Bills
How the right’s biggest donors are reacting.
By
Joe Coscarelli
flattery
Oct. 13, 2012
Ed Koch Got a Special Visit From Sheldon Adelson
Was flattery enough to move the lukewarm Obama supporter to Romney’s side?
By
Andre Tartar
eccentric billionaires are the best kind of billionaires
Sept. 24, 2012
Sheldon Adelson Is Buying the World’s Most Expensive Potato Latke
It’s worth about $70 million.
By
Dan Amira
anger mismanagement
Aug. 31, 2012
Daughter of Billionaire Republican Donor Grabbed, Threw Journalist’s Camera
“How much money you going to spend on this election?”
By
Brett Smiley
the circus
Aug. 15, 2012
Frank Rich on the National Circus: Ryan’s Bungled Rollout
This guy is no game-changer.
By
Frank Rich
investigations
Aug. 4, 2012
Sheldon Adelson’s Vegas Casinos Targeted in Money-Laundering Probe
Adelson himself is not being investigated, but it doesn’t make him look great.
By
Andre Tartar
white men with money
Aug. 2, 2012
DCCC Apologizes to Adelson
Apology accepted.
By
Brett Smiley
stuck in the mittle
July 29, 2012
The Press Will Now Be Allowed at Mitt Romney’s Jerusalem Fund-raiser
Or one lucky pool reporter.
By
Andre Tartar
politics
July 16, 2012
Sheldon Adelson Arms Young Guns With $5 Million
Guns activated.
By
Brett Smiley
white men with money
June 16, 2012
Sheldon Adelson Is Throwing the Republicans Another $35 Million
That’s $71 million and counting.
By
Caroline Bankoff
politics
June 7, 2012
Sheldon Adelson Ready to Throw More Money Behind Republican Candidates
He only has to figure out where to send it.
By
Brett Smiley
things we already knew
Mar. 29, 2012
Wealthy Gingrich Backer Sheldon Adelson Says Newt Is ‘At the End of His Line’
Newt Gingrich isn’t getting his allowance this month.
By
Brett Smiley
Feb. 25, 2012
Billionaire Gave More Money to Gingrich Super PAC
Rumored as much as $10 million.
By
Andre Tartar
Feb. 4, 2012
NYT: ‘Rumors Swirl’ About Gingrich Withdrawal
Gingrich spokesperson: NYT “unfit for print.”
By
Andre Tartar
Feb. 4, 2012
Everyone Agrees, Romney’s Going to Dominate in Nevada Tonight [Updated]
And early caucus results seem to be bearing that out.
By
Andre Tartar
eye of newt
Jan. 31, 2012
Five Reasons Why Newt Gingrich Should Keep Running, Forever
We mean, have you SEEN this race?
By
Dan Amira
eye of newt
Jan. 13, 2012
Gingrich Supporter Sheldon Adelson Denies Involvement in Anti-Romney Documentary
Adelson is not anti-capitalist. He’s pro-Newt.
By
Brett Smiley