Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Why Harvard Has Not Reached a Deal with Trump - The New York ...
They spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe private conversations. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. The administration reached its latest deal ...

New York Times  ∙  December 3, 2025


A landmark special education law is 50. Some fear for its future : NPR
Several OCR attorneys spoke with NPR on the condition of anonymity for fear of retribution by the Trump administration. Two of them said Heilman's second ...

NPR  ∙  December 3, 2025


Macron to Press Xi on Protecting French Dairy Exports to China ...
French President Emmanuel Macron will lobby his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, this week to try to avert tariffs on dairy and pork exports to China.

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


Monte dei Paschi board to discuss probe of CEO over Mediobanca ...
... into the Italian bank's CEO Luigi Lovaglio and its top two shareholders, a person with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  December 3, 2025


IndiGo Cancels 70 Flights Due to Pilot Issues, Technical Glitch ...
These provide for more rest period for pilots and reduce the amount of night landings they are allowed, said the people, who did not want to be named discussing ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


India rupee falls to record low below 90, risks steeper slide without ...
... did not want to be named. Onshore far-forward points have also jumped, as importer hedging demand has surged, with expectations tilted toward a further ...

Reuters  ∙  December 3, 2025


Blackpool report: why do England's deprived areas have the most ...
One NHS manager, who did not want to be named, welcomed the government's “real focus” on addressing health inequalities but said questions remained about ...

The Guardian  ∙  December 3, 2025


IndiGo Cancels 70 Flights Due to Pilot Issues, Technical Glitch
These provide for more rest period for pilots and reduce the amount of night landings they are allowed, said the people, who did not want to be named discussing ...

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery combo seen lowering costs for ...
They requested anonymity to discuss confidential negotiations. This Portable High-Speed WiFi Hot-Spot Is 2025's Top 'Secret Santa' Gift · Ad. Ryoko.

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's Signal chat violated regulations ...
The two sources requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the unreleased report. A classified version of the inspector general's ...

CBS News  ∙  December 3, 2025


VC Lightspeed joins race for stake in cloud infra startup Neysa
... did not wish to be identified. “These are all early stage negotiations.” Expand article logo Continue reading. This Portable High-Speed WiFi Hot-Spot Is ...

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


British PM Starmer plans to visit China in late January, sources say ...
The British government has proposed that Prime Minister Keir Starmer visit Beijing and Shanghai from January 29-31, according to two sources familiar with ...

Reuters  ∙  December 3, 2025


Trump to visit Pennsylvania in push to focus on domestic issues ...
... sources familiar with his plans. Mr. Trump is set to aggressively campaign in key battlegrounds — starting Tuesday in northeastern Pennsylvania in the ...

CBS News  ∙  December 3, 2025


December 3, 2025 - Immigration crackdown in Minnesota, New ...
The man, who declined to give his name, said he showed the agents his “papers,” and added he wouldn't have had a problem with doing so had the agents not ...

CNN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Dems' fake rage at Pete Hegseth is their latest stab at toppling ...
Per the WaPo: “Hegseth gave a spoken directive, according to two people with direct knowledge of the operation. 'The order was to kill everybody,' one of ...

New York Post  ∙  December 3, 2025


3 key questions about the US boat strike that killed survivors
According to The Washington Post, which cited two people with direct knowledge of the operation,” Hegseth “gave a spoken directive” before the initial strike.

The Hill  ∙  December 3, 2025


India rupee falls to record low below 90, risks steeper slide without ...
... did not want to be named. Onshore far-forward points have also jumped, as importer hedging demand has surged, with expectations tilted toward a further ...

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


A bridge too far? Sicily project tests limits of Italy's ambitions | Reuters
Two sources close to the matter said pushing the court into approving the project would be risky, and the preferred option was to address its concerns to ...

Reuters  ∙  December 3, 2025


What happens inside a command center during a military strike?
Another former official with experience in command centers who spoke on background said it is standard practice for the military to assess damage and ...

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Kennedy meets with FDA official amid agency worker turmoil
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. today met with the FDA's departing top drug regulator amid concerns the agency is in turmoil, two sources familiar ...

Axios  ∙  December 3, 2025


Social Security Admin plans to cut field office visits by 50%. What it ...
A Social Security spokesperson who spoke on the condition of anonymity to preview the administration's plans for the agency said field offices will remain a ...

ABC News  ∙  December 3, 2025


Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. studio and HBO Max would face ...
... people close to the matter say. “Can you imagine Ticketmaster controlling the venue where every artist wants to play and what they could extract in terms of ...

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


A California Republican faces long odds after redistricting. Will he ...
The possibility was disclosed by a person familiar with Issa's thinking, who requested anonymity to discuss private conversations. It's an extreme example ...

Washington Post  ∙  December 3, 2025


Morgan Stanley weighs partial reduction in data-center exposure via ...
... with knowledge of the matter. The preliminary SRT talks may not lead to a deal, the report said, adding a Morgan Stanley representative declined to comment ...

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Blue Jays corner pitching market, sign Cody Ponce to $30 million deal
... a person with direct knowledge of the deal confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal, first reported by ...

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Long Island crime - Newsday
A 66-year-old Tampa man was indicted in Nassau County Wednesday, a source said. He's being held on a fugitive warrant in Florida until cleared for extradition.

Newsday  ∙  December 3, 2025


Microsoft stock (MSFT) bounces after company denies report that it ...
It also claimed that missed quotas were seen across multiple departments, including Microsoft's Azure division, according to sources familiar with the matter.

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


3 key questions about the US boat strike that killed survivors
According to The Washington Post, which cited two people with direct knowledge of the operation,” Hegseth “gave a spoken directive” before the initial strike.

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Blackstone to sell NYC mall to TPG Venture for $425M - report
... a person familiar with the matter a person familiar with the matter. Blackstone and TPG declined to comment to Bloomberg ...

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Did Ole Miss really throw out Lane Kiffin's clothes on the sidewalk?
... a person with direct knowledge of the situation who spoke to USA TODAY Sports. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Anthropic steps up IPO prep in race against OpenAI - report
... with knowledge of the matter. The discussions remain in early stages, with no underwriters appointed yet; however, the potential IPO...

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


CM Punk Joins Netflix Rom-Com Based On Katherine Center Novel ...
... sources close to production tell Deadline. In the 2022 novel, a no-nonsense bodyguard is assigned to protect a charming action star […]

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Helmut Marko: Red Bull motorsport adviser to leave Formula 1 team ...
One flashpoint late in 2025, according to sources close to Red Bull, has been that Marko signed Irish racing driver Alex Dunne to the Red Bull programme ...

BBC  ∙  December 3, 2025


Officials from Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks in decades in ...
... mechanism in the war with Hezbollah, a source close to the talks tells AFP. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


South Korean Fashion Retailer Musinsa Picks Citi, JPMorgan to ...
Musinsa may seek a valuation of 10 trillion won ($6.8 billion) including debt, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 2, 2025


Oil prices steady on worries about geopolitical risks to supply | Reuters
China has issued the first batch of new rare earth export licenses that should accelerate shipments to certain customers, a source said on Tuesday ...

Reuters  ∙  December 2, 2025


Exclusive: Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as ...
They declined to be named publicly as the company's strategy is private. "Its not only like taking a sledgehammer, this is like a double-barrel gun," said ...

Reuters  ∙  December 2, 2025


China Vanke bonds fall as developer seeks one-year delay on ...
The people declined to be named as the matter is private. Bloomberg first reported the extension plan on Monday. ($1 = 7.0740 Chinese yuan renminbi).

Reuters  ∙  December 2, 2025


House Democrats lobbying Republicans to increase personal ...
Y.) have discussed a proposal to further boost security for lawmakers with their Republican counterparts, a senior Democratic committee aide told The Hill ...

The Hill  ∙  December 2, 2025


Trump Administration Fires 8 Immigration Judges in New York - The ...
The Trump administration fired eight immigration judges in New York City on Monday, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. The firings ...

New York Times  ∙  December 2, 2025


BHP Is Said to Have Offered £40 Billion in Aborted Anglo Bid
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. The commodities giant bid about £34 per share ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  December 2, 2025


Turkey Central Bank Names Ex-JPMorgan Tasci as Chief Economist ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. This marks the first time the monetary authority has filled the position since the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 2, 2025


Notion Is Said to Weigh Tender Offer at $12 Billion Valuation ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. The deal is likely to raise about $200 million, the people said, asking not to be ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 2, 2025


New ICE Operation Is Said to Target Somali Migrants in Minneapolis ...
Immigration Judges: The Trump administration fired eight immigration judges in New York City, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. The ...

New York Times  ∙  December 2, 2025


Citigroup faces $5 million bill to transport its lead from Singapore ...
Citi plans to keep about 24,000 tons in Singapore, while 88,000 tons will likely go to Taiwan or Malaysia, two sources familiar with the matter said. Citi ...

Reuters  ∙  December 2, 2025


'It's horrible': Community in shock after child run over, killed by ...
One mother, who did not want to be identified, has a 9-year-old son who rides the same bus. "The school should be held accountable on who they hire, making ...

MSN  ∙  December 2, 2025


Hoover apartment complex faces ongoing water issues, residents say
Another resident, who did not want to be identified, said the complex offered pizza and bottled water Saturday night but did not communicate clearly about what ...

MSN  ∙  December 2, 2025


Wolverhampton man obstructed environmental officers over waste ...
Environmental officers visited a property in the city after finding packaging inside addressed to Andrei Stoica. A man at the address refused to give his name ...

BBC  ∙  December 2, 2025


ECB refuses to provide backstop for €140bn Ukraine loan
... officials briefed on the matter. A commission spokesperson said it had been “in close contact with the ECB” since October 2022, and the central bank had ...

Financial Times  ∙  December 2, 2025


Up First briefing: Hegseth boat strike orders; National Guard ...
The volunteer agreed to speak with NPR on condition of anonymity because they fear for their safety and the safety of others who work with the Afghan refugee ...

NPR  ∙  December 2, 2025