Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Las Vegas Aces set to bring back title-winning core of Gray, Young ...
All three people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because they weren't authorized to speak publicly about the signings until the ...

Newsday  ∙  April 11, 2026


Brittney Griner to sign with Connecticut Sun, AP source says
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday night because contracts can't be signed until Saturday. The 10-time All-Star spent ...

Newsday  ∙  April 11, 2026


Exclusive: US intelligence indicates China is preparing weapons ...
Sources said the Chinese could also make the argument that air defense systems are defensive rather than offensive in nature, differentiating their support from ...

CNN  ∙  April 11, 2026


Biggest Currency Clampdown in Decade Risks Backfiring for India
... asked not to be identified discussing client matters. Since the curbs, the rupee has gained more than 2% to 92.66 per dollar as of Thursday — but that's ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 10, 2026


Warsh Fed confirmation plan hits a snag as nomination hearing is ...
An expected nomination hearing for Federal Reserve chair candidate Kevin Warsh has been delayed, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC. Warsh was set ...

CNBC  ∙  April 10, 2026


Intelligence Court Renews Section 702 Surveillance Program
A person familiar with the matter said the problem involved filtering systems that allow analysts to pare down the broader results of a query focused on a ...

New York Times  ∙  April 10, 2026


Ceasefire deal brings relief to some in Iran, but Trump's threat to end ...
... on condition of anonymity over fears for his safety. “Everyone is really happy,” he said. But “Tehran has seen a lot of damage,” he added, and there's ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 10, 2026


Rockies Bring Broncos Owners in as Minority Partners - FOX Sports
That person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the figure hasn't been released. The group becomes the largest minority partner ...

None  ∙  April 10, 2026


Israel and Lebanon Plan Talks in D.C. as War Threatens U.S.-Iran ...
... person familiar with the matter. The initial round of talks will be largely preparatory, meaning a final settlement to end the war in Lebanon is not ...

New York Times  ∙  April 10, 2026


Banks Are Warned About Anthropic's New, Powerful A.I. Technology
... person familiar with the matter. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. The Trump administration and Anthropic are locked in a legal battle over the Defense ...

New York Times  ∙  April 10, 2026


Billionaire Broncos owners buy 40% of Rockies - MSN
... 40% stake, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to Front Office Sports. 3 Signs You May Want to Switch Financial Advisors · Ad. SmartAsset. The deal ...

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2026


Public weighs in on impact of fuel price protests - MSN
Another driver, who also declined to give his name, said he was disgusted to come back from a holiday in Tenerife “to this fiasco”. He laid the blame ...

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2026


Middle East producers prepare for oil export resumption via Hormuz ...
... with knowledge of the matter said. A two-week ‌ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran announced on Wednesday lifted hopes for a reopening of the Strait ...

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


Anthropic weighs building its own AI chips: Reuters - CNBC
The plans are in early stages and the company may still decide to only buy AI chips and not design any, according to two people with knowledge of the matter and ...

CNBC  ∙  April 10, 2026


Nexstar to Replace Local Network News Segments With NewsNation
... networks like ABC, NBC and CBS through its affiliate stations across the country, according to a regulatory document and people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 10, 2026


Engie Is Said to Eye Divestments in US, France to Fund UK Acquisition
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. The French utility is working with an adviser to sell stakes in energy partnerships that ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 10, 2026


China's Alibaba shifts towards revenue over open-source AI
... with knowledge of the matter and a memo sent to staff. Qwen is one of the most popular open-source options so Alibaba's focus on models it can monetise may ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 10, 2026


Fed Seeks Details on US Banks' Exposure to Private Credit Firms
... credit following a surge in redemptions from the funds and a rise in troubled loans in the industry, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 10, 2026


AI firm Cohere in merger talks with Germany's Aleph Alpha, sources ...
... sources familiar with the matter. The deal, if it proceeds, would have large implications for the Canadian AI ecosystem and Cohere's ability to compete in a ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  April 10, 2026


Bessent, Powell warned bank CEOs about Anthropic model risks ...
... CEOs this week to warn of ‌cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest artificial intelligence model, two sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


India to push for reporting of offshore rupee trades despite ... - Reuters
... objections from lenders, two sources familiar with the matter said, in an attempt to bring transparency to a market that has amplified pressure on the currency.

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


SpaceX begins installing equipment at Texas facility, eyes year-end ...
... , as the satellite and rocket ​company aims to begin production there by the end ​of this year, two sources familiar with the matter ⁠told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


Iberdrola puts $1 billion solar stake sale on hold, sources say | Reuters
... sources familiar with the matter and a letter seen by Reuters on Friday. Boards, Policy & Regulationcategory · Nexstar to replace local network news segments ...

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


Commvault explores sale after takeover interest, sources say - Reuters
... sources familiar with the matter and a letter seen by Reuters on Friday. Asia Pacificcategory · US, Iran set for peace talks but doubts emerge over Lebanon ...

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


Iran wanted to negotiate with Vance. They got their wish - Reuters
... have quietly sought the U.S. vice president to take a lead role in negotiations to end the war, according to several sources familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


Speculation over 'Operation Tiger' persists amid denials by Shinde ...
Some sources, speaking off the record, alleged that MPs including Arvind Sawant, Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Deshmukh, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, Bhausaheb ...

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2026


Another round of layoffs hits Kennedy Center ahead of two-year ...
Programming was impacted in the cuts, people familiar with the matter said. It's unclear how many departments were affected or how many people were ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 10, 2026


Powell, Bessent met with U.S. Bank CEOs over Anthropic's Mythos ...
... people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named in order to share information about a confidential matter. The CEOs had a dinner early in the ...

CNBC  ∙  April 10, 2026


Quadria-Backed Maxivision Eye Hospitals Said to Weigh India IPO
Quadria Capital-backed Maxivision Eye Hospitals Pvt. has begun preparations for an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 10, 2026


Trump administration met with tech giants before Mythos release
The meeting occurred over the phone, according to two people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because the event was private. One of the ...

CNBC  ∙  April 10, 2026


Powder supplement brand AG1 explores options including a sale ...
... deal potentially valuing the business formerly known ​as Athletic Greens at more than $2 billion including debt, according to ​people familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


Companies actively eye deals at Palo Alto tech campus - MSN
The sources requested anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the transactions publicly. With addresses that include 3411 Hillview Ave., the ...

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2026


Top White House Aide Weighing Temporary Exit for Midterms Role
... requested anonymity to discuss private deliberations. “James is a top lieutenant of the President's and has been invaluable to me for the better part of a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 10, 2026


In Pakistan's mediation to end Mideast war, China may hold the key
... requested anonymity to speak openly on a sensitive diplomatic matter. That echoed President Donald Trump, who shortly after announcing the two-week ...

The Australian  ∙  April 10, 2026


Lebanon and U.S. ask Israel for "pause" in fighting, sources say - Axios
... sources with knowledge. Why it matters: The Israeli offensive in Lebanon has become a sticking point in the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, which ...

Axios  ∙  April 10, 2026


Kremlin says Putin envoy's US visit does not mean Ukraine talks ...
Reuters reported on Thursday, citing sources with knowledge of the visit, that Kirill Dmitriev, Putin's envoy, was in ​the U.S. and meeting members of U.S. ...

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


Jim Miller books opponent for 46th UFC fight at UFC 328 - MSN
MMA Fighting confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Miller, 42, is set to fight fellow lightweight veteran Jared Gordon, 37, on the May 9 ...

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2026


Police lay charges in shootings targeting waste giant GFL
... sources with knowledge of the investigation. The Globe and Mail is not naming the sources because they are not authorized to speak publicly about the case ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  April 10, 2026


India permits Iranian oil tankers to berth for Reliance, sources say
One of the sources said the shipping ministry has granted a special one-time exemption to vessels requested by Reliance, operator of the world's biggest ...

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


US likely to extend Russian oil waiver to temper Iran war shock ...
... sources said, asking not to be named. Officials at the White House and Treasury Department did not immediately ​comment on the matter. Advertisement ...

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


F.A.A. Says Military Can Use Anti-Drone Lasers in U.S. Airspace
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. The F.A.A. is expected to issue an advisory to pilots ...

New York Times  ∙  April 10, 2026


Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet - BBC
Vance "needs to step into the room and deliver something," added the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. "Otherwise he will be diminished ...

BBC  ∙  April 10, 2026


What will it take for U.S. and Iran to end war? Here's what we know.
The Trump administration says it sent a 15-point plan to Tehran last month. It hasn't been made public, but officials speaking on the condition of anonymity ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 10, 2026


China helped broker Iran truce, but it's wary of deeper involvement
The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. A guarantor of a peace deal often does more than lend influence ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 10, 2026


Israel and Lebanon to hold ceasefire talks - NPR
A person briefed on the matter, who was not authorized to speak publicly, tells NPR that Israel has agreed to reduce its military activity and that talks ...

NPR  ∙  April 10, 2026


Vance Iran Negotiations, Israel-Lebanon Talks, Artemis II Return To ...
And speaking to NBC, Trump said Netanyahu got the message and is, quote, "going to low-key it." A person briefed on the matter who was not authorized to ...

NPR  ∙  April 10, 2026


Bill Ackman in talks to launch fund to bet on investor complacency
... people briefed on the matter. Ackman's plans for a possible new fund come as this year's market volatility has wrongfooted Pershing. The firm's flagship ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 9, 2026


Sydney light rail trialled pedestrian sensors after death but scrapped ...
... requested anonymity. But the project was stopped before another death in 2025, they said. Transdev this week rejected “any assertion that the assessment of ...

The Guardian  ∙  April 9, 2026


As US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a 'forever war' | Reuters
A senior military official, who requested anonymity to discuss security matters, said the aim was to "clear" an area stretching 5-10 km ⁠beyond the border ...

Reuters  ∙  April 9, 2026


Will Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara get a second term?
... sources with knowledge of the meeting. When reached for comment, Vetaw said she voiced concerns to the mayor about the plethora of pending misconduct ...

Star Tribune  ∙  April 9, 2026