Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Exclusive: ECB clears Monte Paschi's takeover bid for Mediobanca ...
The European Central Bank has cleared Monte dei Paschi di Siena's proposed acquisition of rival Mediobanca , a source with knowledge of the matter told ...

Reuters  ∙  June 23, 2025


Live Updates: Qatar Closes Airspace Amid Concern of Iranian ...
... with knowledge of the matter. A senior White House official confirmed the United States is aware of a potential attack by Iran against the Al Udeid Air Base ...

New York Times  ∙  June 23, 2025


Netanyahu decided on Iran war last year, then sought to recruit ...
... with knowledge of the matter. But U.S. intelligence analysts did not conclude that the Iranian leadership had made such a decision — an assessment U.S. spy ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 23, 2025


Derby city centre street with 'sea of takeaways' dubbed unhealthiest ...
A worker in a chain restaurant, who did not wish to be identified, said they were "only following demand" when deciding to open a branch in Derby's high street.

MSN  ∙  June 23, 2025


The Latest: Supreme Court lets Trump restart deporting migrants ...
... insisted on anonymity to discuss the decision. The greater public visibility on the streets surrounding the White House began Monday before Iran retaliated ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 23, 2025


Accidental death data threatened by Trump CDC cuts
... on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the press. Among the uses of funding specifically eliminated in the president's ...

Axios  ∙  June 23, 2025


White House chief of staff once worked for Netanyahu - The ...
“President Trump and Bibi worked closely on a lot of things. They were strong allies,” the person said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 23, 2025


Jeffries fumes at Trump for blindsiding Congress on Iran strikes
... on the condition of anonymity to provide insights on sensitive internal dynamics. He wasn't the only one: Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) received a cursory ...

Axios  ∙  June 23, 2025


D.C. United's Kristian Fletcher suffers suspected ACL tear - The ...
The 19-year-old forward was hurt Thursday during an unofficial training session, said two people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 23, 2025


Exclusive | Bank of New York Mellon Approached Northern Trust to ...
... people familiar with the matter said, in what would be a monster deal for the financial-services industry. Advertisement. The chief executives of BNY and ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  June 23, 2025


Walmart-backed PhonePe prepares for $1.5 billion India IPO ...
... for its initial public offering to raise as much as $1.5 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  June 23, 2025


UK lobbies South Korea to switch to Rolls-Royce for new fighter jets ...
Officials have been lobbying for co-production with a foreign partner as an intermediary step, the FT said, citing people familiar with the matter. The ...

Reuters  ∙  June 23, 2025


Warburg Pincus in talks to sell stake in India's SBI General ...
... stake in State Bank of India's general insurance unit, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  June 23, 2025


Biden's former doctor to sit for deposition with House Oversight
What we're hearing: O'Connor's closed-door deposition is set for July 9, according to two sources familiar with the matter. House Oversight Committee chair ...

Axios  ∙  June 23, 2025


Exclusive: US Health Secretary Kennedy to address Gavi vaccine ...
... sources familiar with the matter sources familiar with the matter. President Donald Trump asked Kennedy to represent the United ...

Reuters  ∙  June 23, 2025


Israel signals Iran campaign can end soon but much hinges on ...
Another source briefed on the matter said that the military has signalled that it was close to achieving its goals. But although Israel picked the moment to ...

Reuters  ∙  June 23, 2025


MindsEye developer reportedly hit with layoffs after rough launch
An anonymous source told the outlet there's no definitive number yet as to how many people the studio is laying off, but it could be 100 or more. How To ...

MSN  ∙  June 23, 2025


Democrats set to target multiple Senate GOP tax provisions - Live ...
... a Senate Democratic aide who was granted anonymity to share details of the private meetings. Democrats will attempt to strip out a number of provisions from ...

Politico  ∙  June 23, 2025


Brentwood, Long Island, mother of 5 gets stay of deportation, lawyer ...
The youngest children were crying and saying, “Mama, Mama,” said Martinez Ventura's sister, Maria. She did not want her last name used. “It's hard to see them” ...

None  ∙  June 23, 2025


Succession plans for Iran's Khamenei hit top gear | Reuters
Khamenei, 86, is being regularly briefed on the talks, according to the Iranian sources who requested anonymity to discuss highly sensitive matters. He has ...

Reuters  ∙  June 23, 2025


As gold prices surge, West Africa mine operators launch drones to ...
Similar requests have been made in Burkina Faso and Mali, according to three mining executives and an industry analyst, who requested anonymity. "Ideally ...

Reuters  ∙  June 23, 2025


Stellantis considers Maserati sale options – report
These sources, who requested anonymity, highlighted that the consultancy's evaluation is still in preliminary stages. Nonetheless, some investors and ...

MSN  ∙  June 23, 2025


Trump federal court nominee Bove to testify Wednesday - Live ...
noted Bove would appear before the Committee on June 25, and a person familiar with the schedule confirmed the date. The committee has noticed that it would ...

Politico  ∙  June 23, 2025


Meta approached AI startup Runway about a takeover bid
The deal talks between Meta and Runway did not progress far and dissolved, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be named due to ...

CNBC  ∙  June 23, 2025


Senate GOP to include rural hospital fund amid Medicaid pushback ...
Take note of Trump's renewed attacks on Massie — a person familiar with the conversations who was granted anonymity to discuss them tells POLITICO it's part of ...

Politico  ∙  June 23, 2025


Japanese megabanks weigh Middle East evacuations, JPMorgan ...
U.S.-based JPMorgan is allowing only essential travel in and out of the Middle East for employees, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.

Reuters  ∙  June 23, 2025


Zuckerberg Leads AI Recruitment Blitz Armed With $100 Million Pay ...
... a person familiar with the matter. Meanwhile, Altman has been on a spending spree of his own, paying billions for former Apple designer Jony Ive's startup ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  June 23, 2025


J.D. Morris, City Hall Reporter - San Francisco Chronicle
Board members of the nonprofit voted last week to wind the organization down, according to a person familiar with the matter. By J.D. Morris and Michael ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  June 23, 2025


Venezuela's second-largest refinery halted due to power blackout ...
... sources with knowledge sources with knowledge of its operations said. Venezuela's aging refining network ...

Reuters  ∙  June 23, 2025


German business activity returns to growth in June, PMI shows ...
... sources with knowledge of its operations said. Asia Pacificcategory · Japanese leader joins regional allies in skipping NATO summit. 19 hours ago. Japanese PM ...

Reuters  ∙  June 23, 2025


US billionaire Woody Johnson to buy stake in Crystal Palace
The deal, confirmed by the club in a statement on Monday, is said to value Crystal Palace at £550mn, according to a person familiar with the matter. Johnson ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 23, 2025


Airbnb Snail Mail Standoff Spotlights Dismay Over Hurdles for ...
... declined to be identified discussing a private matter. FedEx didn't respond to a request for comment on the discrepancy. Liberal and Conservative. Complaints ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 23, 2025


Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba to skip NATO summit, source says
Both sources declined to be identified because they were not authorised to speak to media. Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will represent Japan, the first ...

MSN  ∙  June 23, 2025


Escalating Hormuz tensions drive up Middle East war risk insurance ...
... sources said sources said on Monday. War risk insurance premiums for shipments to the Middle East Gulf have jumped to ...

Reuters  ∙  June 23, 2025


Germany to raise defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2029 ...
... sources said sources said on Monday, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz aims to send a ...

Reuters  ∙  June 23, 2025


Israel-Iran live updates: B-2 bombers, Tomahawk cruise missiles ...
At this point, the U.S. aircraft have no orders beyond that, the sources said. Eight refueling tankers took off just before midnight in Oklahoma and flew ...

ABC News  ∙  June 23, 2025


Air conditioning problems persist at Park Forest apartments
Another resident, who declined to give his name, said the air conditioning is supposed to be switched on at the start of summer. “It has not been on all ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  June 23, 2025


Photos: A Road Trip Through Syria After the Fall of Bashar al-Assad ...
“If they take me away, I have no one to ask about me, to pay money to get me out,” said one former soldier who declined to give his name for fear of retribution ...

New York Times  ∙  June 23, 2025


JBS Plans First Debt Sale After US Listing to Extend Maturities ...
The Brazilian company is expected to price a three-part offering of debt due in 10, 30 and 40 years on Monday, according to a person with direct knowledge of ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 23, 2025


San Francisco Giants | Fox News
... a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. Show More. Breaking News · BREAKING: Live coverage after US attacks Iranian nuclear sites · Want to get ...

Fox News  ∙  June 23, 2025


Stabbing victim in hospital after assault in Adelaide's inner-north
Man 'bleeding really bad'. One man, who declined to be named, said he was awoken between 4.30am and 5am by a man running down the street "yelling for ...

MSN  ∙  June 23, 2025


Man in critical condition after stabbing in Adelaide's inner-north ...
One man, who declined to be named, said he was awoken between 4.30am and 5am by a man running down the street "yelling for help". The witness said he called ...

MSN  ∙  June 23, 2025


Canada's Jesse Marsch cleared by Concacaf after investigation into ...
Multiple sources with knowledge of the matter, who requested anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly, indicated the proceedings had been ...

New York Times  ∙  June 23, 2025


Trump in Situation Room amid alarming Iran strikes on US base in ...
An official close to the matter revealed that Iran has fired missiles at the US-operated Al Udeid Air Base. ... U.S. personnel at the embassies in Qatar and ...

MSN  ∙  June 23, 2025


MindsEye Developer Reportedly Hit With Layoffs
An anonymous source reportedly told the outlet that while there is currently no word on how many staff will be affected by the layoffs, the standard 45-day ...

MSN  ∙  June 23, 2025


The Latest: Ceasefire status is unclear after Israel reports continued ...
... insisted on anonymity to discuss the Monday talks. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff communicated with ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 23, 2025


Trump thanks Iran for 'early notice' ahead of retaliatory attack
The official, who insisted on anonymity to discuss the Monday talks, said Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff communicated ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  June 23, 2025


Trump Got Iran's "Sleeper Cell" Threat At G7, Then Ordered Strikes ...
Two US officials and a source familiar with the situation told NBC that Iran's private message warned of possible terror attacks inside the US, executed by ...

MSN  ∙  June 23, 2025


Health scare at 35,000 feet: 11 fall ill during Air India London ...
A source said a cabin depressurisation problem could cause lower levels of oxygen in the passenger cabin, but then oxygen masks drop from the overhead panel ...

MSN  ∙  June 23, 2025


Pahalgam attack: Two locals helped Pakistani attackers for a few ...
... a source said. When confronted by NIA, Parvaiz and Bashir claimed that though they knew of plans to unleash a terror strike, they had no idea that tourists ...

MSN  ∙  June 23, 2025


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