Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Trump news at a glance: president signals more mass pardons in ...
... an anonymous source. In response to the report, the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, said: “The Wall Street Journal should learn to take a ...

The Guardian  ∙  April 12, 2026


Tenth disappearance deepens mystery around US nuclear secrets
... an anonymous source disputed this, suggesting foreign espionage as a more likely explanation. Daily Mail + 1. Why the tenth case raises the stakes. Garcia's ...

MSN  ∙  April 12, 2026


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


The Athletic Investigates Conduct of Reporter Photographed With ...
... according to a person familiar with the inquiry. Earlier this week, The New York Post's Page Six column published photos of Ms. Russini and Mr. Vrabel ...

New York Times  ∙  April 11, 2026


Mamdani, Leaning Into 'Sewer Socialism,' Gets His Hands Dirty
... according to a person familiar with the list. Mr. Mamdani seems to have seized on some of these unfinished ideas as he began his first 100 days in office ...

New York Times  ∙  April 11, 2026


Starmer Plots Higher UK Defense Spending in Bid to Save His Job
... a person close to him said, citing his ongoing commitments to tough policies on immigration and fiscal prudence in addition to more liberal stances on ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 11, 2026


Iran state TV says third round of US talks in Pakistan expected ...
... a person close to the negotiating team, another round o...

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2026


Mamdani scrambles to secure NYC Council OK for corruption ...
Another Council member who declined to be named said it's unusual for a mayor to set up meetings with nominees and Council members after a confirmation hearing.

New York Post  ∙  April 11, 2026


Exclusive: Iranian source says US has agreed to unfreeze ... - Reuters
The source, who declined to be named due to the ​sensitivity of the matter, told Reuters that unfreezing the assets was "directly linked to ensuring ⁠safe ...

Reuters  ∙  April 11, 2026


Exclusive - Iranian source says US has agreed to release frozen ...
The source, who declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter, told Reuters that unfreezing the assets was "directly linked to ensuring safe ...

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2026


US agrees to release frozen Iranian assets in Qatar, other banks
... declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter, told Reuters that unfreezing the assets was "directly linked to ensuring safe passage through ...

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2026


US and Iranian envoys arrive in Islamabad for conditional peace talks
The source, who declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter, welcomed the move as a sign of “seriousness” in reaching a deal with the US in talks ...

The Guardian  ∙  April 11, 2026


Middle East crisis live: US and Iranian envoys meet Pakistani PM ...
The source, who declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter, welcomed the move as a sign of “seriousness” in reaching a deal with the US in talks ...

The Guardian  ∙  April 11, 2026


Tehran doubts US' intent, FM Araghchi says will fight for Iran's rights
The source, who declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter, told Reuters that unfreezing the assets was "directly linked to ensuring safe ...

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2026


Middle East crisis live: Iran peace talks continue as Trump claims US ...
The source, who declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter, welcomed the move as a sign of “seriousness” in reaching a deal with the US in talks ...

The Guardian  ∙  April 11, 2026


Microsoft Staff Tell Developers It's Pausing CO2 Removals Deals
... asked not to be identified disclosing confidential information. In one instance, Microsoft employees said the decision was motivated by financial ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 11, 2026


Anthropic AI model scare sparks Treasury, Fed warning to US bank ...
... asked not to be identified citing the private discussions. Many of the executives were in town already for a meeting of the Financial Services Forum, an ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 11, 2026


Vibe check from AI industry HumanX: Anthropic is talk of the town
CNBC spoke with 19 executives and investors at HumanX, some of whom asked not to be named in order to speak freely. Here are the top three takeaways. Claude ...

CNBC  ∙  April 11, 2026


In Duluth, a bathhouse has been serving the community for decades
It has communal spaces, a large sauna, showers and private rooms. One recent male visitor, who asked not to be named, described it as a refuge. He said there ...

Star Tribune  ∙  April 11, 2026


Orban's Birthplace Turns Into a Battleground for His Survival
He declined to be identified by his full name when speaking about politics. “It's not about enthusiasm for Tisza, it's about having had enough of Fidesz ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 11, 2026


He promised he was done with love, until we separated - MSN
This story was shared by one of our readers who chose to remain anonymous. If you would like to share your own personal experience and have it featured ...

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2026


US and Iran officials engage in ceasefire talks in Islamabad - MSN
Due to their non-disclosure agreements, the officials chose to remain anonymous, expressing hope for a mutually beneficial resolution. Trump Comments on ...

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2026


New York Times investigates reporter Dianna Russini's Vrabel ...
Russini, who works for The Times-owned The Athletic, has been sidelined while the review is ongoing, a source said. The images, published this week by the ...

The Guardian  ∙  April 11, 2026


Janel Parrish splits from husband amid speculation she's seeing ...
Pretty Little Liars”-turned-Hallmark star Janel Parrish and her husband have split after eight years of marriage, a source said in the hours after “Dancing ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 11, 2026


Clout-chasing models turn NYC fire station into their own sorority ...
The policy violation was that the women recorded inside the firehouse without prior approval from the Fire Commissioner, a source said. The FDNY could also ...

New York Post  ∙  April 11, 2026


Is the Trump-Starmer bromance over? - BBC
It's in both countries' interests to work together", a source said. But none deny the strains. UK-US military and intelligence cooperation will continue ...

BBC  ∙  April 11, 2026


Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under mutual defence pact
... a source familiar with the situation said. In 2018, ⁠Riyadh ​announced a $6 billion support package for Pakistan, including a $3 ​billion deposit at the ...

Reuters  ∙  April 11, 2026


Saudi Arabia says Pakistan sends fighter jets to kingdom under ...
... a source familiar with the situation said. In ​2018, Riyadh announced a $6 billion support package for Pakistan, including a $3 billion deposit at the ...

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2026


Dianna Russini 'sidelined' amid investigation into Mike Vrabel pictures
"After Page Six reached out to Dianna for comment, The Athletic immediately began an investigation," a source familiar with the situation told Page Six.

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2026


Powerful surveillance program faces obstacles as renewal deadline ...
... a person familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the matter's sensitivity. The court's objection was first reported by ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 11, 2026


Prince Harry rejects Sentebale's 'offensive' libel claims - MSN
A source close to Harry described Sentebale's public statement as 'ironic' given its own media release. Sentebale has stated that no charitable funds are ...

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2026


Trump reportedly says he'll issue mass pardons at end of his ...
... an anonymous source. The publication reported that another source had said Trump used the line in an earlier conversation, but with a smaller radius: he ...

The Guardian  ∙  April 11, 2026


Tiger Woods 'ashamed' over his DUI arrest after rollover car crash
... an anonymous source. “He wants to fix his problems,” the anonymous source continued. “There is nobody more interested in seeing Tiger come out a winner ...

New York Post  ∙  April 11, 2026


Inner workings of Tiger Woods' relationship with Vanessa Trump ...
Woods, 50, was arrested on March 27 after flipping his SUV in Jupiter Island, Florida. An anonymous source told People that Vanessa, 48, has continued to ...

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2026


Is Mike Vrabel getting fired again? Patriots add another coach as ...
An anonymous source approached outlets with claims that Vrabel was seen with an unidentified woman. TMZ reportedly received the tip first, with the source ...

MSN  ∙  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