Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Trump expected to name Kelly Loeffler for Agriculture secretary
President-elect Trump is expected to name former Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) to serve as secretary of Agriculture, a source close to the transition told The ...

MSN  ∙  October 12, 2025


UK security services step up work with business to fight cyber threats
The UK government is set to introduce the cyber security and resilience bill into parliament later this month, according to a person familiar with the ...

Financial Times  ∙  October 12, 2025


UK Ministers Criticize Starmer's China Policy Amid Spying Row ...
... according to a person familiar with the matter. New Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is known to hold a long-standing hawkish position on China. If the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 12, 2025


How James Comey's indictment could be dismissed before trial
... an anonymous source in news reports related to an FBI investigation. The indictment isn't entirely clear about what Halligan intends to prove or how, which ...

MSN  ∙  October 12, 2025


Possible Trump pardon for ex-Binance CEO sparks debate inside ...
It's unclear where the president stands on a pardon, though people close to the matter say he's sympathetic to Zhao's cause. Indeed, many players in the ...

MSN  ∙  October 12, 2025


Diane Keaton's cause of death: Reflecting on the health of the ...
Sources close to her say Diane's health “declined very suddenly” in the last few months. She wasn't seen walking her dog as much, which was once a daily ...

MSN  ∙  October 12, 2025


Elon Musk's xAI may have hired two researchers from Nvidia to build ...
The report cited sources familiar with the plans to suggest that xAI is building these models with specific applications in mind: This Brilliant Japanese ...

MSN  ∙  October 12, 2025


First Brands' Elusive CEO Weighs Stepping Down as Pain Grows ...
Ed James, Patrick James' younger brother, has already stepped down from his senior role at First Brands, according to a person familiar with the matter. The ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 11, 2025


Ukraine Claims Strike on Oil Refinery Complex in Russia's Ufa ...
... a crude oil processing unit at a Bashneft refinery in Ufa, Bashkortostan, with drones early Saturday, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  October 11, 2025


The Trump Split Screen: A Peacemaker Abroad, a Retribution ...
A White House official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Mr. Trump's domestic and foreign policy goals were consistent. Mr. Trump felt ...

New York Times  ∙  October 11, 2025


Federal Judges, Warning of 'Judicial Crisis,' Fault Supreme Court's ...
The judges responded to the questionnaire and spoke in interviews on the condition of anonymity so they could share their views candidly, as lower court ...

New York Times  ∙  October 11, 2025


Who's next in Trump's campaign to bring charges against his foes ...
Charges could come as soon as the coming week, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the investigation ...

Washington Post  ∙  October 11, 2025


Trump and Zelensky discuss Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine ...
... sources with knowledge. Why it matters: Tomahawks would give Ukraine the ability to strike deep inside Russia — including Moscow — and the Ukrainians argue ...

Axios  ∙  October 11, 2025


Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials - The New ...
... according to a person familiar with them. The service was spared during an earlier round of layoffs in February. An officer at an American Federation of ...

New York Times  ∙  October 11, 2025


White House dials up heat on Democrats amid shutdown gridlock
And White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt sought to point the fingers at political foes again on Friday over a senior Democratic aide's statement to ...

Washington Examiner  ∙  October 11, 2025


White House lays off thousands of US government workers, blaming ...
The Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration are not affected, according to a source familiar with the situation. Reporting by ...

Reuters  ∙  October 11, 2025


At the Center of Letitia James's Indictment, a House in Norfolk ...
Thompson testified to a grand jury in Norfolk that she had lived in the house for years and that she did not pay rent, a person familiar with her testimony said ...

New York Times  ∙  October 11, 2025


In L.A., a Former Ally of Mayor Bass Is Expected to Run Against Her ...
A person familiar with his thinking and his emerging campaign said Mr. Beutner has been leaning toward entering the race for months. Image. Mayor Karen Bass ...

New York Times  ∙  October 11, 2025


Cough syrup deaths: Probe against Coldrif manufacturer exposed ...
... a source said. TNFDA officials could not be reached for comment. Another source at the CDSCO highlighted that Rule 84AB of D and C Rules requires ...

MSN  ∙  October 11, 2025


Prince Harry asks Home Secretary for more security
... Royalty and Public Figures, a source close to him said. Sponsored Content. Mortgage Rates Drop to a Nearly 3-Year Low. Finally Time to Refi? Ad. LendingTree.

MSN  ∙  October 11, 2025


Maine Gov. Janet Mills will challenge Sen. Susan Collins, AP ...
Mills is tentatively expected to announce her candidacy Tuesday, according to the people, who insisted on anonymity to discuss plans they were not authorized to ...

MSN  ∙  October 11, 2025


Hitman in DA chief whip murder case plans to plead guilty
Chonco's lawyer, Mr Khanyile, who declined to provide his first name, confirmed the ongoing plea discussions in court. This Brilliant Japanese Invention ...

MSN  ∙  October 11, 2025


'They were terrified': Worker tells of colleagues' distress at machete ...
An employee of a nearby store, who did not want to be identified, said he left just before the brawl began but received a phone call from distressed co-workers.

MSN  ∙  October 11, 2025


Trump's former adviser turned critic John Bolton expected to be ...
... , according to a new report citing sources close to the matter. Mortgage Rates Drop to a Nearly 3-Year Low. Finally Time to Refi? Ad. LendingTree.

MSN  ∙  October 11, 2025


3 New and 'Very Significant' Leads Identified in Relation to Amy ...
There were hundreds of new leads in Amy Bradley's disappearance after the release of the Netflix docuseries Amy Bradley Is Missing, a source close to ...

MSN  ∙  October 11, 2025


Exclusive: Inside the Trump administration's efforts to disqualify ...
... asked not to be named out of fear of reprisal. While the DHS officials didn't give a reason for disqualifying Muslim groups when they floated the idea, the ...

CNN  ∙  October 10, 2025


James Indictment Mirrors Her Civil Case Against Trump in Miniature ...
A person familiar with Ms. James's housing arrangements said that the property had never been used as a rental and was occupied by Ms. James's family ...

New York Times  ∙  October 10, 2025


Family found dead in San Francisco home: What we know
"It was a normal family — two parents, two kids, a dog," said neighbor Benoit, who declined to give his last name. "It's terrible, especially when you hear ...

MSN  ∙  October 10, 2025


Oyster Bay hired, now fires, anti-Muslim traffic expert on mosque ...
A source familiar with the situation said the town's outside counsel hired Buckholz after concluding that the previous reports had not accounted for any ...

Newsday  ∙  October 10, 2025


US Geothermal Companies Are Spending Big on Federal Land ...
Of the 192 signatories, 154 chose to remain anonymous. The probe is unfolding as FEMA faces the final months of hurricane season, which could still whip up ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 10, 2025


Venezuela's Maduro Offered the U.S. His Nation's Riches to Avoid ...
Under a new permit, Shell could begin producing gas from a massive offshore Venezuelan field as soon as next year, according to a person familiar with the deal.

New York Times  ∙  October 10, 2025


Telefonica Chile Confirms Parent Company Is Selling Unit ...
WOM may also make an offer for parts of Telefonica Chile, according to a person familiar with the matter. Read: America Movil, Entel in Talks to Explore ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 10, 2025


Jared Kushner returns to forefront of Trump's Middle East diplomacy ...
A person close to Kushner said that the president's son-in-law “talks about legacy a lot.” “He'll often say he won't be remembered for the business deals he ...

CNN  ∙  October 10, 2025


Morgan Stanley drops crypto fund restrictions for wealth clients
... declined to be identified speaking about internal policy. The bank's global investment committee recently issued a model that recommended a maximum initial ...

CNBC  ∙  October 10, 2025


Exclusive: Ford reverses plan to claim EV tax credits, following GM ...
... a person briefed on the matter told Reuters. It is unclear why Ford canceled its program. Ford and GM developed their strategies after discussions with ...

Reuters  ∙  October 10, 2025


State Bank of India plans rupee debt sale after year-long hiatus ...
The sources declined to be named as they are not authorised to speak to media. The bonds will have a call option at the end of five years, and at the end of ...

Reuters  ∙  October 10, 2025


Taiwan's Lai Unveils Plan for 'T-Dome' Air Defense System ...
The US is monitoring whether Beijing will use the comments as a pretext for actions such as military drills, said the person, who declined to be named ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 10, 2025


Exclusive: Chinese robot maker AgiBot plans Hong Kong IPO next ...
... eyeing a valuation of HK$40 billion to HK$50 billion ($5.14 billion to $6.4 billion), sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  October 10, 2025


Tokenization Firm Securitize Said to Be in Talks With Cantor SPAC ...
A merger with Cantor Equity Partners II Inc. would value Securitize at over $1 billion, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Securitize has raised ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 10, 2025


Chile mine regulator probes worker death at BHP's Escondida ...
Two sources with knowledge of the matter said mining operations continued normally after the incident. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily ...

Reuters  ∙  October 10, 2025


Ford drops plan to extend $7,500 EV lease tax credit
... person briefed on the matter told Reuters. It is unclear why Ford canceled its program. Ford and GM developed their strategies after discussions with ...

USA Today  ∙  October 10, 2025


Warner Bros. Discovery gains on report about status of Paramount ...
On the deal price "it doesn't appear that a great deal of progress is being made," Faber said, citing people close to the matter. Should You Leave Assets to ...

MSN  ∙  October 10, 2025


Italy ready to defend 'golden powers' against EU moves, economy ...
... sources close to the matter. Brussels will launch two separate legal proceedings under single market and merger rules respectively, the sources said. The EU ...

Reuters  ∙  October 10, 2025


The E.P.A. Followed Up on an Unusual Request About Abortion Pills ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive information. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. Abortion pills have emerged as a major focus for the anti ...

New York Times  ∙  October 10, 2025


Aid Groups Preparing to Provide Quick Relief to Gaza Under Cease ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive details in the cease-fire agreement. About 600 trucks of humanitarian aid and other commercial goods are ...

New York Times  ∙  October 10, 2025


Albert Pujols interviews with Angels for manager job
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team didn't plan to announce interviews. The meeting went well between Pujols and Angels general ...

USA Today  ∙  October 10, 2025


Thousands of Palestinians return to what's left of their homes as ...
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss details not yet made public. Advertisement. The aid shipments are meant to address severe ...

Washington Post  ∙  October 10, 2025


Maine Gov. Janet Mills to run for Senate, seeking to dislodge Susan ...
... on the condition of anonymity because Mills has not yet formally announced her bid. Mills, who had been expected to announce a campaign for weeks, would ...

Washington Post  ∙  October 10, 2025


Trump plans Gaza summit during Egypt visit with world leaders
President Trump plans to hold a summit of world leaders on Gaza during his visit to Egypt next week, according to four sources with knowledge. Why it ...

Axios  ∙  October 10, 2025


Exclusive: Venture Global's arbitration settlement announced Oct 9 ...
... involved Unipec, a trading unit of Chinese state-owned oil and gas firm Sinopec , according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.

Reuters  ∙  October 10, 2025