Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Canadian ransomware negotiator arrested amid FBI hacker ...
... records and ​a person familiar with the matter, as the FBI cracks down ‌on a hacking group that stole information about its employees.

Reuters  ∙  October 11, 2026


Trump's DOJ probes major TV networks over response to White ...
One of the sources with knowledge of the matter said the Justice Department probe may factor into the lawsuit CNN and the two other banned outlets, MS NOW ...

CNN  ∙  October 11, 2026


Anti-ICE protests continue in NYC day after shooting of 'criminal ...
One of the demonstrators, Ilyana, who declined to give her last name, told The Post she has “been protesting all my life” but “this is some next level s–t.”.

New York Post  ∙  October 10, 2026


Mamdani's Ability to Persuade Trump Hits Limit in Wake of ICE ...
Belgal because it had no legal basis to do so, according to a person briefed on the call. “I made clear we would not take him into custody and that we would ...

New York Times  ∙  October 10, 2026


US-Ukraine-European negotiators meet in Miami as Trump ...
... a person familiar with a person familiar with the talks said. The goal is to reach agreement on such a proposal in ...

Reuters  ∙  October 10, 2026


Army heads into annual convention amid leadership turmoil, budget ...
... analysts and sources familiar with behind-the-scenes dynamics at the highest levels of Pentagon leadership.

Washington Times  ∙  October 10, 2026


Houthi attack on Saudi airport kills 12, over 300 wounded ... - Reuters
Hospitals were flooded with wounded brought by ambulance and helicopter, people briefed on the matter said. Some were in critical condition. Saturday's ...

Reuters  ∙  October 10, 2026


Loud blast heard at Riyadh airport as airlines cancel more flights
A loud blast was heard at the airport in ​the Saudi capital Riyadh on Saturday, ‌an eyewitness and people briefed on the matter said, amid an escalation of ...

Reuters  ∙  October 10, 2026


Multiple people wounded in blast at Riyadh airport, say eyewitnesses
... people briefed on the matter people briefed on the matter, and travellers were evacuated from parts of ...

CNN  ∙  October 10, 2026


Attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 people and wounded over 300 ...
A missile struck an airport complex housing terminals 3 and 4 for domestic flights, a regional official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because ...

NPR  ∙  October 10, 2026


The airport in the Saudi capital has been attacked again, officials say
One official said air traffic to the Riyadh airport had stopped. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak to the ...

CNBC  ∙  October 10, 2026


India unveils tough curbs on dollar demand to defend rupee - CNBC
... on condition of anonymity as they are not authorized to speak to the media. The central bank has mandated that forex dealers maintain a 20% "foreign ...

CNBC  ∙  October 10, 2026


India detains thousands, locks down Delhi to foil election chief protest
A home ministry official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters more than 2,000 people were detained in Delhi. Local media said about 400 ...

Reuters  ∙  October 10, 2026


Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv blasts peace talks as just 'smokescreen ...
They discussed a postwar economic package for Ukraine and potential new security architecture between Europe and Russia, the source said. President Trump ...

The Guardian  ∙  October 10, 2026


Army caught off guard by Hegseth's order to make firing squad ...
Showing the execution on a livestream presents more challenges, the source said, including any effort to obscure from the public the identities of the soldiers ...

CNN  ∙  October 10, 2026


Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth ...
Sources close to the review confirmed the delay, although downplayed its significance. One said that Downing Street was working to decide how to present the ...

The Guardian  ∙  October 10, 2026


Erik Prince's forces suffer battlefield casualties in Congo, ex-UFC ...
... sources close to the government and his company said. The frontline clash shows how Prince, an ally and supporter ‌of US President Donald Trump, has taken ...

New York Post  ∙  October 10, 2026


Nvidia Discusses Boosting Reflection Investment, Computing Deal
... the startup computing power, a move that would strengthen ties with a key developer of open-weight models, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  October 10, 2026


'Criminal illegal' migrant shot by ICE terrorized NYC apartment ...
He thought he was a tough guy,” the resident told The Post. The former neighbor, a man from the Dominican Republic who declined to give his name for safety ...

New York Post  ∙  October 10, 2026


India unveils tough curbs on dollar demand to defend rupee - Reuters
... on the condition of anonymity. Chinese authorities have previously used similar tools to discourage one-way bets against the yuan. India's central ​bank has ...

Reuters  ∙  October 10, 2026


EU Plans Measures to Halve Imports of Chinese Hybrid Cars
... on the condition of anonymity. HomeBTV+Market DataOpinionAudioOriginalsMagazineEvents. News. MarketsEconomicsTechnologyPoliticsGreenCryptoAI. Work & Life.

Bloomberg  ∙  October 10, 2026


Midterms could decide Johnson's fate as GOP fights to hold House
One GOP lawmaker, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to The Hill, said some Republicans could seek a leader who is willing to serve as a check on the ...

The Hill  ∙  October 10, 2026


Last-Minute Lawsuit Upends Cable One's $480 Million Buyout
... with knowledge of the matter said. More From Bloomberg. Flight Costs Push Summer Vacationers To 'Destination Dupes'. US Bars Microsoft, Indian Firms From Visa ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 10, 2026


Nvidia in talks to acquire US 'open' model start-up Reflection AI
A deal between the two companies could be reached in the coming weeks according to multiple people with knowledge of the matter, although they cautioned ...

Financial Times  ∙  October 10, 2026


Nvidia in talks to invest further in Reflection AI or buy it, FT reports
An agreement could be ​reached in the coming weeks, according to the report, which cited multiple people familiar with the matter, while adding that the ...

Reuters  ∙  October 10, 2026


Justice Dept. Is Investigating TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage
Trump, along with any communications about Mr. Trump's revocation of CNN's access to the White House grounds, according to two people with direct knowledge of ...

New York Times  ∙  October 10, 2026


Justice Department probes TV networks over Trump pool coverage ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. Worldcategory · India's Infosys does not expect material impact from US PERM suspension. 17 hours ago. The Infosys ...

Reuters  ∙  October 10, 2026


In Spain's Ceuta, a delayed government response leaves underage ...
“I was expecting a really easy experience,” said the 17-year-old, who did not want his name used because he is alone in Ceuta and fears for his safety. “I was ...

Newsday  ∙  October 10, 2026


As Trump's tariff threat lingers, autos warn of 'inoperable' effects
A jump to 50% would be a jarring escalation, the sources said. The import taxes would disrupt the flow of roughly 1 million vehicles entering the United States ...

USA Today  ∙  October 10, 2026


Knife-wielding maniac slashes stranger in face on NYC train - NY Post
A knife-wielding maniac slashed a stranger in the face on board a Bronx train during the Friday morning rush, cops and sources said. The victim, 27, was ...

New York Post  ∙  October 10, 2026


OpenAI Asia-Pacific Policy Head to Leave After Six Months in Job
OpenAI's most senior Asia-Pacific public policy executive is departing after six months in the job, according to a person familiar with the matter, ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 9, 2026


AI surveillance startup Flock Safety to cut several hundred jobs amid ...
Flock Safety plans to let go of about 18% of its employees, people with direct knowledge of the plans said on Thursday, as the maker of AI-powered ...

Reuters  ∙  October 9, 2026


Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport as airlines suspend flights to ...
However, three people briefed on the matter told Reuters that shrapnel from ​an interception or another projectile left a Saudia Airlines commercial plane ...

The Guardian  ∙  October 9, 2026


Mike Tyson said he gave Trump a letter from Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Sources close to Tyson claim he was given a pardon request letter by someone in the disgraced rapper's inner circle and asked him to deliver it personally ...

New York Post  ∙  October 9, 2026


Trump to Direct Agencies to Counter States Blocking Energy Plans
... asked not to be named because it is not yet public. More From Bloomberg. Trump Heralds 70 Million Trump Accounts After Auto Enrollments. Trump Disavows Allies ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 9, 2026


Australia to Release Final Plan to Keep More LNG Output at Home
... asked not to be named because the discussions are private. More From Bloomberg. South Australian Communities Contend With Nuclear Power Proposals. Australia's ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 9, 2026


Republicans hope bad polls will save them in midterms - The Hill
A woman who answered the door declined to give her name. She initially denied the city had fined the homeowner, but after she was shown a letter from the ...

The Hill  ∙  October 9, 2026


Walmart's multibillion-dollar push to replace workers with robots hits ...
... an anonymous source. AdChoices Ad Choices Icon. Sponsored. Start your day with all you need to know. Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos ...

New York Post  ∙  October 9, 2026


UAE says Omani flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv ...
UAE officials have not identified the suspect; however, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters he had been identified as Hammam al-Hammami, ...

Reuters  ∙  October 9, 2026


Syria funnels assets from Assad cronies into secretive $50bn fund
The fund holds real estate directly and also manages public land that belongs to government departments, according to a person with direct knowledge of its real ...

Financial Times  ∙  October 9, 2026


Cirrus Logic to Have Bid for Synaptics After Onsemi Deal
Cirrus Logic is the “Party A” cited in an updated Synaptics proxy filing from Thursday, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 9, 2026


DayOne In Talks With Banks for Potential $500 Million Bond
-backed Firmus Grid Ltd., dropping an initial public offering plan in Australia this week, said the people who asked not to be identified discussing private ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 9, 2026


GTCR and Elliott Said to Near Deal for Software Firm CCC
A deal could be announced as soon as next week, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private. A final agreement hasn't ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 9, 2026


EA Turns to Egan-Jones Rating as Angry Bondholders Claim Default
... asked not to be identified discussing private information. More From Bloomberg. Chip Rout Pulls Stocks Down At Start Of Busy Week. AI Borrowing Spree Hammers ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 9, 2026


Friend of suspected FBI data thief says he warned 'crazy' teen not to ...
... a person briefed on the matter told Reuters last month. The FBI did not return a message seeking ​comment on El Adeb's account. It has said it is ...

Reuters  ∙  October 9, 2026


AI surveillance startup Flock to cut several hundred jobs amid ...
Sources declined to be identified as the company has yet to make the plan public. Left: A Flock Safety license plate recognition camera in Boulder, Colorado ...

The Guardian  ∙  October 9, 2026


Germany Wants to Keep Schnabel's Markets Portfolio at ECB
28 deadline, with the aim of securing the same remit as before, said the people who declined to be identified because discussions on the matter are private.

Bloomberg  ∙  October 9, 2026


The hazy OpenAI growth metric driving Wall Street - Financial Times
... according to a person close to OpenAI. However, OpenAI described the $70bn as a “net” revenue metric when it was approached by the FT at that time. OpenAI ...

Financial Times  ∙  October 9, 2026


How Trump's Revenge Campaign Descended Into Turmoil
diGenova, according to a person close to Mr. Blanche. He never got that chance. Corrected on. Oct. 9, 2026. : An earlier version of this article misstated the ...

New York Times  ∙  October 9, 2026


Inside Erik Prince's Mercenary Deal in Congo - The New York Times
One battle early last month led to the deaths of several Colombian contractors, according to a person briefed on the incident and a report seen by The Times.

New York Times  ∙  October 9, 2026