Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Iraq Seeks Significant Output Quota Increase During OPEC+ Audit
They asked not to be identified as the process is private. Iraq's oil ministry didn't respond to a request for comment. More From Bloomberg. UAE to Leave ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 9, 2026


'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' is reportedly ending, ABC pushes back - The Hill
ABC will not extend comedian Jimmy Kimmel's contract beyond 2027, Page Six reported on Tuesday. Citing a source familiar with the situation, the tabloid ...

The Hill  ∙  September 9, 2026


Jimmy Kimmel canceled? Here's what ABC has to say
"His contract is not getting extended," a source familiar with the situation told Page Six. However, an ABC Entertainment spokesperson told USA TODAY the ...

USA Today  ∙  September 9, 2026


Jimmy Kimmel's late-night contract with ABC set to expire in 2027
Citing a source familiar with the situation, the gossip column said the current 24th season of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will be its last. The source told Page ...

Washington Times  ∙  September 9, 2026


'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives': What to know before Season 5
Cameras have already started rolling, and a source close to the production says Paul will appear in the sixth season. Advertisement. So, wait. Will we ever ...

LA Times  ∙  September 9, 2026


Emergency Slide Accidentally Deploys on New Air Force One
... according to a person familiar with the episode. Mr. Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews that officials were just checking on the slide. He did not ...

New York Times  ∙  September 9, 2026


SEC not expected to vote on LSU's membership this week, AP ...
NEW ORLEANS — The Southeastern Conference is no longer expected to vote on whether to expel LSU from the league on Thursday, a person familiar with the matter ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 9, 2026


Singapore Airlines to seek tougher terms for any fresh Air India ...
All four of ⁠the people declined to be identified as the information is not yet public. In a statement, Singapore Airlines said its board would carefully ...

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2026


Toxic PFAS Cleanups at Military Sites Face Decades of Delay
A senior Pentagon official, who declined to be identified because he was not authorized to speak publicly, said the delays were the result of widening ...

New York Times  ∙  September 9, 2026


Pakistan warns Iran to rein in Houthis as Riyadh strikes back | Reuters
... the source said. The pressure campaign waged by Iran and the Houthis could have the ​opposite effect to that intended by Tehran, the regional diplomat said ...

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2026


Trump's escalation of fight with Canada puts GOP Senate ...
... the source said. But the strategist warned the trade fight could become a problem in several key races. “There are obviously political considerations with ...

The Hill  ∙  September 9, 2026


UN nuclear watchdog board wraps up probe into Syria's past secret ...
... on condition of anonymity to describe the outcome of the closed-door vote. Delegates could be heard applauding inside the board room as the resolution was ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 9, 2026


Raiders TE Brock Bowers has meniscus surgery and could return in ...
The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because Bowers' injury hasn't been announced, said he's expected to return in a week or two. Las Vegas hosts ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  September 9, 2026


Lindsay Clancy juror defends lone holdout, makes surprising ...
The woman, who spoke to WBZ-TV on condition of anonymity, served as juror No. 5 in the high-profile Massachusetts trial, which ended Friday in a hung jury ...

New York Post  ∙  September 9, 2026


Raiders TE Brock Bowers has meniscus surgery and could return in ...
The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because Bowers' injury hasn't been announced, said he's expected to return in a week or two. Las Vegas hosts ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 9, 2026


Ukraine's Unexpected $27 Billion Budget Gap Rattles Europe
... on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. In private, some have questioned whether money is being spent efficiently, two ...

New York Times  ∙  September 9, 2026


Trump officials target November for final approval of massive arch
... on the condition of anonymity to describe the remarks. Tammy Stidham, a National Park Service official who helps oversee the Washington region, told ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 9, 2026


14 Killed in Weapons Depot Blast in Northwest Syria
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. The blast comes as Syria's new government, led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, grapples with the ...

New York Times  ∙  September 9, 2026


Iran's Strikes on Base in Jordan Caused Limited Damage, U.S. ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military details. The United States produced about 600 interceptors in all of 2025. At the same time ...

New York Times  ∙  September 9, 2026


US spy chief prepares for greater role in Russia-Ukraine talks
Putin had initially planned to meet Ratcliffe, according to two people familiar with the matter. The Russian president then backed out after Ratcliffe delivered ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 9, 2026


KKR-backed FiberCop is set to name Nespolo as new CEO, say ...
Marco Nespolo is set to become the new chief executive of KKR-backed Italian telecommunications ​network FiberCop, two sources familiar with the matter ...

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2026


India lifts ban on JPMorgan unit, broker in market-manipulation case ...
... sources familiar with sources familiar with the matter told Reuters ​on Wednesday. The ...

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2026


Loring Park gunman sent email threatening to shoot apartment staff ...
The reporting party, who requested anonymity, spoke to an officer over the phone around 12:41 p.m. the following day — as is standard practice when there is ...

Star Tribune  ∙  September 9, 2026


Barclays Lines Up $2.8 Billion Debt Package for ContiTech Deal
The financing is expected to include a €1.9 billion term loan and a €500 million high-yield bond, said the people, who requested anonymity because the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 9, 2026


Republicans begin two-day midterm convention billed as a 'Trump-a ...
... requested anonymity before it begins. It remains unclear what kind of air time the convention will receive. The NFL season kicks off Wednesday with a game ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 9, 2026


Republicans open highly unusual, midterm convention billed as a ...
... requested anonymity before it begins. Democrats say Republicans are out of touch. “The fact that these Republicans are planning a celebration in the middle ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  September 9, 2026


Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed ...
... requested anonymity before it begins. “It's like any political convention, it's no different than the traditional RNC,” said Matt Beynon, a spokesperson for ...

Washington Times  ∙  September 9, 2026


Trump's PAC Unloads War Chest, With $49 Million Headed to Key ...
Trump's powerful main super PAC, according to two people with knowledge of the matter who insisted on anonymity to disclose the private spending plans. The ...

New York Times  ∙  September 9, 2026


TPG explores $5 billion sale of healthcare software company Lyric ...
TPG is working with JPMorgan on possible Lyric sale, sources said sources said; Insurers including ...

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2026


Suspected cartel drone traffic down 75% due to Army lasers: Sources
... sources said. Officials believe the military's ability to shoot down these suspected unmanned aircraft directly correlates to the drop in the number of ...

The Hill  ∙  September 9, 2026


Trump Is Delayed After Emergency Slide Deploys on New Air Force ...
Multiple people with knowledge of the matter said that there had been a security concern about his flying aboard the Qatari plane. Mr. Trump declared that ...

New York Times  ∙  September 9, 2026


Hasina's daughter resigns as WHO regional head after fraud ...
The sources declined to be named given the sensitivity of the matter. Regional directors are among the world's most influential health policy officials ...

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2026


Iran Ready to Escalate War Trump Says Will End After US Vote
... asked not to be identified discussing sensitive matters. The economic pain for Iran may be increasing, they said, but the country's leaders see the war with ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 9, 2026


What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual ...
More than 100 Republican House members and candidates are expected to be in Dallas, according to a person familiar with the event who requested anonymity before ...

Newsday  ∙  September 8, 2026


How the Nepal-Tibet disaster became the latest victim of China's ...
... asked not to be named for fear of reprisals. A rescue worker stands near excavators at the core disaster-hit area at Gyirong Port View image in fullscreen.

The Guardian  ∙  September 8, 2026


The cost of being Apollo - Financial Times
Florida-based Goanna Capital is launching a $1bn crossover strategy to back public and private companies, a person familiar with the matter told DD. The ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 8, 2026


Anthropic Said to Walk Away From $6 Billion Decart Acquisition
Anthropic had been exploring a deal and performed due diligence on Decart, but ultimately walked away, according to the people, who asked not to be identified ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 8, 2026


Military and intelligence officials discuss smaller presence in ... - CNN
... sources familiar with the discussions. While the Pentagon has long discussed moving some bases in the region underground, the idea took on new urgency after ...

CNN  ∙  September 8, 2026


Solvay in talks with One Investment Management on rare earths ...
Two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters that Solvay and OneIM have been holding talks since March about Solvay's rare earths operations. Rare ...

Reuters  ∙  September 8, 2026


Economic headwinds stiffen as campaign season hits full swing
One official said Parnell has been in touch with the White House about the position in recent days, and four sources with knowledge of the matter said he ...

The Hill  ∙  September 8, 2026


SoftBank to Meet Investors as Potential Jumbo Bond Sale Eyed
17 at Citigroup Inc.'s office, according to a person familiar with the matter. More From Bloomberg. DoubleLine's Cohen Looks for Value in Big Tech Debt After ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 8, 2026


Breakingviews - Honda's cost cuts can restore its mediocrity - Reuters
... person familiar with the matter. The company has also instructed suppliers to drastically reduce their prices, the report added. Honda is aiming to reduce ...

Reuters  ∙  September 8, 2026


EDF Sells Green Hybrid Bonds to Prolong Nuclear Power Plants
... person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified. For you. Based on your reading history. Democrats' New Hampshire Senate Seat at Risk as Sununu ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 8, 2026


Huawei drives China's push to make advanced chips - Financial Times
Yuliangsheng is set to produce 12 DUV machines by the end of this year, according to one person familiar with the matter, although the company remains a ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 8, 2026


Amazon Hires Banks for Debut Sterling Bond Offering - Bloomberg
... person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified. For you. Based on your reading history. Apple's $2,000-Plus Foldable iPhone Was a Decade in ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 8, 2026


US resumes immigrant visa processing for Hungary, Poland as ...
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter said. The directive to prioritize immigrant visas at the U.S. ...

Reuters  ∙  September 8, 2026


Nuclear Firm HGP Said to Plan SPAC Deal at $1.2 Billion Value
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The Dallas, Texas-based firm would combine with Meshflow Acquisition Corp. and use ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 8, 2026


Blackstone explores sale of ZO Skin Health, sources say - Reuters
... company ZO Skin ‌Health, which could be valued at around $2 billion in any deal, according to ​people familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  September 8, 2026


France to ban products from Israeli settlements in West Bank, foreign ...
... the source said The source said it was not a boycott of Israel. Advertisement · Scroll to continue.

Reuters  ∙  September 8, 2026


Scores wounded as Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi Arabia ... - CNN
... the source said. A satellite image shows smoke rising from ...

CNN  ∙  September 8, 2026