Anonymous Source Tracker

Examples of how major English-language news organizations use anonymous sources. Updated daily.


Philippines Braves Rough Market With First Dollar Bond in a Year ...
The Philippines is offering notes of 5.5 years, 10 years and 25 years, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 20, 2026


CNBC Daily Open: EU has nuclear option to deal with Trump's ...
... a person familiar with the situation told CNBC. Putin invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace,' Kremlin says. The council, created by Trump last year, is ...

CNBC  ∙  January 20, 2026


Greenland: Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump ...
A source close to Emmanuel Macron issued a statement on Monday saying that France did not plan to accept an invitation that, "along with many countries", it ...

BBC  ∙  January 20, 2026


Vietnam's Communist Party begins congress to choose its leader ...
Lam is seeking to retain his role and possibly take on the state presidency, which has recently been held by a military leader, officials briefed on the matter ...

Reuters  ∙  January 19, 2026


Ex-Pentagon chief on CNN slams Trump admin disguising military ...
... officials briefed on the matter. The aircraft also carried its munitions inside the fuselage, rather than visibly under its wings, they said.” The Times ...

MSN  ∙  January 19, 2026


Chinese Pig Breeder Muyuan Is Said to Gauge Interest for $1.5 ...
... , has started gauging investor interest for a Hong Kong listing that may raise as much as $1.5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 19, 2026


Iranian official says verified deaths in Iran protests reaches at least ...
The official, who declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the issue, also told Reuters some of the heaviest clashes and highest number of deaths were ...

Reuters  ∙  January 19, 2026


Everstone to sell stake in India's Burger King operator Restaurant ...
Under the deal, Restaurant Brands Asia will get a new strategic investor, said the two sources, who declined to be named as the matter is confidential.

Reuters  ∙  January 19, 2026


What Vietnam's Communist Party Congress Hopes to Achieve - The ...
According to several officials and diplomats, who declined to be named as they discussed party nominations, Mr. Lam, 68, is the only nominee for both posts ...

New York Times  ∙  January 19, 2026


China set to keep rates steady for eighth month, some traders wager ...
... declined to be named, adding that February "is worth watching" for a possible policy rate move. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. An analyst at a Shanghai ...

Reuters  ∙  January 19, 2026


Powell Will Attend Supreme Court Hearing on Lisa Cook's Lawsuit ...
Cook, a governor at the central bank, according to a person familiar with Mr. Powell's plans. The stakes of the case are enormous for the independence of ...

New York Times  ∙  January 19, 2026


China's Top Trade Negotiator Slated to Meet Global CEOs in Davos ...
... according to a person familiar with according to a person familiar with the matter. The invitation-only meeting with business chiefs in ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 19, 2026


Federal Reserve Inquiry Clouds Trump's Supreme Court Bid to Oust ...
Cook, according to a person familiar with the matter. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. Central bank governors serve staggered 14-year terms “unless sooner ...

New York Times  ∙  January 19, 2026


Fed Chair Jerome Powell to attend Supreme Court arguments in ...
... according to a person familiar with Powell's plans. The Supreme Court initially allowed Cook to remain in office in October as it prepared to hear arguments ...

NBC News  ∙  January 19, 2026


UK to Overhaul Competition Regulator in Effort to Boost Growth ...
... according to a person familiar with the plans. The reforms could also abolish the CMA's panels system which allows independent experts to assess whether ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 19, 2026


Fed's Powell plans to attend Cook's Supreme Court hearing
... according to a person familiar with the situation.

MSN  ∙  January 19, 2026


Fed's Powell Plans to Attend Cook's Supreme Court Hearing ...
... Supreme Court hearing over the attempted dismissal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook by President Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 19, 2026


Macron to Decline Trump's Invitation to Join His 'Peace Board ...
President Emmanuel Macron does not plan to accept US President Donald Trump's invitation to join a proposed Board of Peace, according to a person close to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 19, 2026


UK government considering social media ban for children
... a person close to the situation. The consultation on children's use of technology will seek views from parents as well as young people. Ministers will visit ...

Financial Times  ∙  January 19, 2026


Walz was also asked about foreign agent ties during Harris vetting ...
' The point isn't that you believe any of it to be true,” said a person close to Remus. “It's that the subject needs to be on record with definitive answers ...

CNN  ∙  January 19, 2026


Macron to Seek Use of EU Trade Tool as Calls to Retaliate Grow
... according to a person close to the president who requested anonymity to comply with government rules. Trump announced a 10% tariff on goods from eight ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  January 19, 2026


Fed chief Powell to attend Supreme Court arguments on Trump bid ...
... Cook, a person familiar with the situation told CNBC on Monday. 3 Signs You May Want to Switch Financial Advisors · Ad. SmartAsset. Powell's planned ...

MSN  ∙  January 19, 2026


Fed chief Powell to attend Supreme Court arguments on Trump bid ...
... a person familiar with the situation told CNBC on Monday. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates. Trending Now. 1. Trump is going to Davos — here ...

CNBC  ∙  January 19, 2026


Exclusive: Investigators find broken joint on track at Spanish rail ...
The source, who declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the issue, said the technicians believe the faulty joint is key to identifying the ...

Reuters  ∙  January 19, 2026


ECB No. 2 Job Race Has Four Candidates Left as Two Baltics Quit ...
... declined to be identified because the deliberations are confidential. That leaves Portugal's Mario Centeno, Latvia's Martins Kazaks, Finland's Olli Rehn ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 19, 2026


China curbs 'flash boys' access to exchange data, sources say ...
An exchange official, who declined to be identified, said that regulators are moving to ensure trading conditions are fair for every investor. China is not ...

Reuters  ∙  January 19, 2026


Spain train crash latest: Major fault found as possible cause
The source, who declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the issue, said the technicians believe the faulty joint is key to identifying the ...

MSN  ∙  January 19, 2026


Top EU Banking Watchdog Shortlists Michaud, Herodotou for Chair ...
... asked to remain anonymous as the matter is private. A spokesman for the Paris-based EBA declined to comment. The EBA coordinates banking regulation in ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 19, 2026


Alibaba-backed startup Moonshot AI valuation up $500 million ...
Both asked to remain anonymous while discussing private information. Moonshot AI had not responded to a request for comment as this article went live. The ...

CNBC  ∙  January 19, 2026


New Yorkers forced to buy new trash bins — but good luck finding ...
One Brooklyn homeowner, who asked to remain anonymous because their work requires them to sometimes work with the city, noted many communities have managed ...

New York Post  ∙  January 19, 2026


USC freshman Alijah Arenas likely to debut Wednesday vs ...
Arenas is considered “probable” for Wednesday's game, a person familiar with his status but not authorized to speak publicly told The Times. Advertisement.

LA Times  ∙  January 19, 2026


EU scrambles to avert Trump Greenland tariffs, prepares retaliation ...
A source close to French President Emmanuel Macron said he was pushing for activation of the ACI. Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said that while there ...

Reuters  ∙  January 19, 2026


Elon Musk pumps $10 million into PAC for Kentucky US Senate ...
Musk recently donated $10 million to a PAC supporting Republican Senate candidate Nate Morris, according to a source close to the campaign. Morris is one of ...

USA Today  ∙  January 19, 2026


Trump's peace board faces rewrite calls after messy start
A person familiar with the matter made clear Canada would not pay the fee. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declined to endorse the board, saying only ...

MSN  ∙  January 19, 2026


Trump's Peace Board Faces Rewrite Calls After Messy Start ...
A person familiar with the matter made clear Canada would not pay the fee. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declined to endorse the board, saying only ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 19, 2026


Packers fans furious with contract terms for Matt LaFleur
He has signed to a multi-year contract extension that a source said is 'not a prove-it deal but a real commitment.' New deals for GM Brian Gutekunst and VP ...

MSN  ∙  January 18, 2026


Trump Backs a Potential Primary Challenger to Bill Cassidy, a ...
Mr. Trump called Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the majority leader, on Friday and said he was likely to endorse Ms. Letlow, according to a person briefed ...

New York Times  ∙  January 18, 2026


Exiled crown prince implores Trump to follow through on Iran strikes ...
... according to a person briefed on the discussions who was granted anonymity to discuss the private talks. The countries share a concern about intractable ...

Politico  ∙  January 18, 2026


Judge limits ICE's crowd control tactics following Minneapolis ...
Federal prosecutors sent grand jury subpoenas to Walz and Frey on Friday seeking information about alleged obstruction, according to a person briefed on the ...

Politico  ∙  January 18, 2026


Matt LaFleur: Green Bay Packers coach agrees to extension
... a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal hadn't been announced. ESPN and NFL Network first ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  January 18, 2026


Euro Pain From Trump Limited by US Asset Exposure, Deutsche ...
French President Emmanuel Macron will request that, according to person close to the president who requested anonymity to comply with government rules.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 18, 2026


Euro pain from Trump limited by US asset exposure, Deutsche says
French President Emmanuel Macron will request that, according to person close to the president who requested anonymity to comply with government rules.

MSN  ∙  January 18, 2026


Macron to seek use of EU trade tool as calls to retaliate grow
... requested anonymity to comply with government rules. Related video: US to impose European tariffs unless Greenland deal reached (WCNC-TV Charlotte). Video ...

MSN  ∙  January 18, 2026


Biggest nurses strike in NYC history caused at least 3 deaths ...
... requested anonymity, told The Post Saturday. Expand article logo Continue reading. The strike is ...

MSN  ∙  January 18, 2026


Macron to Seek Use of EU Trade Tool as Calls to Retaliate Grow ...
... requested anonymity to comply with government rules. Trump announced a 10% tariff on goods from eight European countries including France beginning Feb. 1 ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 18, 2026


Brazil and US eye rare earths deal
... people briefed on the matter. Washington is already backing some. The DFC approved a $465mn loan in August for Serra Verde, Brazil's only operational rare ...

Financial Times  ∙  January 18, 2026


Virginia's New Governor Moves Swiftly to Overhaul State University ...
... people briefed on the matter and letters obtained by The New York Times. University of Arkansas: The school withdrew a job offer to a South Carolina legal ...

New York Times  ∙  January 18, 2026


Defection rumour: Police deploy security at Kano govt house
A senior aide to the governor, who spoke off the record, also dismissed suggestions that the security presence was linked to any planned defection. 'Are we ...

MSN  ∙  January 18, 2026


Sequoia targets major Anthropic investment
... people with direct knowledge of the deal. These people said Anthropic is aiming to raise $25bn or more in total in a deal that values the company at $350bn ...

Financial Times  ∙  January 18, 2026


$1 Billion in Cash Buys a Permanent Seat on Trump's 'Board of ...
A copy reviewed by The Times was verified by an official on the condition of anonymity because of the delicate diplomacy. News of the $1 billion buy-in was ...

New York Times  ∙  January 18, 2026