Anonymous Source Tracker

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


How Trump got the military parade he's always wanted | CNN Politics
Dozens of meetings have been held, many of which have included Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll, who a source said ...

CNN  ∙  June 13, 2025


President Trump preparing to send ICE tactical teams to Philadelphia
While the mayor's office wouldn't comment on specific details to handle the potentially large crowd, a source said their preparations are "substantial and ...

CBS News  ∙  June 13, 2025


Authorities still searching for suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota ...
... a person familiar with the matter told AP. The person could not publicly discuss details of the investigation and spoke on condition of anonymity. The ...

ABC News  ∙  June 13, 2025


US Corporate Profit Fat Offers Cushion for Absorbing Tariffs ...
Donald Trump's administration is developing a plan to use Cold War-era powers to fund rare earth projects, people familiar with the matter said. The Federal ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


US pushes Mexico to prosecute, extradite politicians with cartel ties ...
... people familiar with the matter said. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. Sign up here. In ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Blackstone Said to Be in Talks to Buy Embattled Allegiant Resort ...
The two companies are still negotiating and talks could fall apart, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information isn't public. It ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


Creditors to New Fortress Energy Organize Amid Bond-Price Slump ...
Some term-loan lenders have organized with legal counsel Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing a private ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


Barclays Hires SocGen Veteran Mastrangelo to Run APAC Markets ...
... asked not to be identified discussing personnel. He will report both to Adeel Khan, Barclays' global head of markets, and APAC CEO Jaideep Khanna, the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


US Opposes European Push to Lower G-7 Price Cap on Russian Oil ...
A final decision rests with President Donald Trump and officials haven't lost all hope, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


Google's Plan to Buy Security Firm Wiz Gets Antitrust Review ...
unit's plan following its announcement in March, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing a confidential matter. Such inquiries include ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


Tor, Nomura Provide Private Credit to Indian Developer Suruchi ...
... asked not to be identified discussing a private matter. The NCDs , which are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange to meet regulatory requirements, have a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


Diamondbacks' Martinez needs surgery amid Puk concerns
Martinez needs to let the swelling diminish in his elbow before a decision on that can be made, a source said. Either way, Martinez is finished for this ...

USA Today  ∙  June 13, 2025


An extensive Israeli intelligence effort underpinned the Iran strikes ...
The people spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence matters. The Israeli intelligence apparatus has been at the heart of a ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2025


A Sprawling Israeli Intelligence Effort Underpinned the Iran Strikes ...
The Israeli and Iranian officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence matters. The two Iranian officials said they did not ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2025


Thousands expected in Philadelphia for "No Kings" protest Saturday ...
A source close to the mayor's office told CBS News Philadelphia that preparations are "significant and substantial." City officials are warning of major ...

CBS News  ∙  June 13, 2025


"No Kings" protesters pack streets in Philadelphia, same day as ...
A source close to Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration said preparations for Saturday's protest were "significant and substantial." Pennsylvania Gov. Josh ...

CBS News  ∙  June 13, 2025


Marlins secure multiyear deal to again host Caribbean Series, AP ...
... Professional Baseball Confederation, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

Washington Post  ∙  June 13, 2025


Oil Up, Global Stocks Down After Israel Strikes Iran - The New York ...
... a person familiar with Surge AI's business plans, who wasn't authorized to discuss them publicly, told DealBook. In other antitrust news: The F.T.C. may ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2025


Fearing ICE, some Southern California families skip school ...
A third-grade elementary school teacher in the district, who asked to remain anonymous because she is worried that her school and her students will be ...

USA Today  ∙  June 13, 2025


How Israel's campaign to wipe out Iran's nuclear program unfolded ...
A 17-year-old Iranian, who asked to remain anonymous, said people were “screaming” in the streets. “I didn't know what was happening. It was really scary ...

CNN  ∙  June 13, 2025


RFK Jr.'s new vaccine advisers include ER doctor who posted ...
... asked to remain anonymous because they were not authorized to speak with CNN. Kennedy also seemed to suggest in April that Kulldorff was part of the ...

CNN  ∙  June 13, 2025


Israel used long-planned subterfuge in attack on Iranian nuclear ...
The Israeli officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the clandestine nature of the operations, described secret and lengthy preparations ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Inside the Jury Room at the Weinstein Trial, Rancor and ...
7, who spoke on condition of anonymity out of fear of being targeted for his role in the discussions. “'They might have been bought out by the defense, we ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2025


4 detainees have escaped from an immigration detention center in ...
Kimberly declined to be identified by her surname out of concern for her husband's safety. Advertisement. “Nobody was talking to them or answering their ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 13, 2025


The Cincinnati Bengals have another disgruntled player. It's tradition.
A person close to the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports, the Bengals are attempting to change the language in the rookie's contracts to "allow the ...

USA Today  ∙  June 13, 2025


Brazil beef barons' Wall Street listing caps a return from exile | Reuters
"They're back because they're investing," said a person close to Brazil's presidency. JBS operates hundreds of meatpacking plants across more than 20 ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Israel Strikes Iran's Nuclear Program, Killing Top Military Officials ...
Mehrdad, 35, who did not want his last name used because of fears for his safety, shared a video of his kitchen wall and windows destroyed when an Israeli ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2025


Mali hopes Russia partnership will help end raw gold exports | Reuters
A senior Mines Ministry official, who requested anonymity, said Yadran would help secure certification, a key obstacle that has prevented the country's ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Israel attack on Iran triggers Middle East market falls | Reuters
One buy-side analyst in London who requested anonymity, added it could be far more significant than the situation in Gaza, where Israel is fighting a war ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Iran Vows 'Painful' Response After Israeli Attack | TIME
A journalist based in Tehran who requested anonymity for security reasons tells TIME that he first heard strikes at around 3:24 a.m. local time (7:54 p.m., ...

Time  ∙  June 13, 2025


Survivor of Air India crash jumped out of emergency exit, police say ...
A member of Ramesh's family based in Britain, who requested anonymity, told Reuters over the phone that he had survived and that the family was in touch with ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Netanyahu says Israel launched operation Rising Lion, hits Iran's ...
“I am concerned about the escalation of this, and what this means for us in Tehran.” Like Azzam, he requested anonymity due to concerns for his safety.

CNN  ∙  June 13, 2025


Immigration raids are threatening businesses that supply America's ...
One worker, who asked not to be named out of fear, said he was picking strawberries at a Ventura County farm early Tuesday when more than a dozen cars ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 13, 2025


Israeli Strikes Sow Fear and Anxiety in Tehran - WSJ
The woman—like others, who were reached by phone—asked not to be named. The strikes have deepened a climate of fear within Iran, where there is a shortage ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  June 13, 2025


India moves to conserve its rare earths, seeks halt to Japan exports ...
The sources declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter. Under a 2012 government agreement, IREL supplies rare earths to Toyotsu Rare ...

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2025


Children's hospital caves to Trump, ends care for nearly 3,000 trans ...
“We're just disappointed and scared and enraged,” stated Maxine, the mother of a current patient, who declined to give her last name for fear of attacks on her ...

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2025


Exclusive-US pushes Mexico to prosecute politicians with ties to ...
... sources familiar with the matter. The requests - raised at least three times by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his team in.

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2025


In UK, Air India plane crash survivor's kin mourn loss of brother
“Her wish was that the ashes must be submerged in Narmada River,” said a member of the Indian Gujarati community who did not wish to be identified. Patoliya ...

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2025


Chris Selley: Our supreme court's chief justice is a busted flush ...
“The Chief Justice's bust was donated to the Court by a donor who specifically asked to remain anonymous. For this reason, the plaque bears no mention of ...

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2025


4 detainees have escaped from an immigration detention center in ...
Kimberly declined to be identified by her surname out of concern for her husband's safety. “Nobody was talking to them or answering their questions, so they ...

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2025


Gerald Meerschaert vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk joins UFC 319 lineup in ...
16 at the United Center in Chicago. Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous as the ...

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2025


Afghan who aided U.S. Army detained by ICE in San Diego ...
McGoldrick requested anonymity for the man for safety reasons and because, post-detention, he hadn't been allowed to consult with his client. Despite ...

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2025


Sanjay Kapur Was A US Citizen, Legal Complications May Delay ...
... , due to his US citizenship, sources close to the family said. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila. Sunjay ...

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2025


Carlo Ancelotti 'will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season with ...
Former Real star and current Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso is being tipped to succeed the 65-year-old. Sources close to the deal say that Fernandes' role ...

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2025


India plane crash: What we know
A resident, who declined to be named, said: “We saw people from the building jumping from the second and third floor to save themselves. The plane was in ...

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2025


Israel-Iran live updates: IDF resumes striking targets in Tehran - ABC ...
The goal is to get the job done, the source said, which means destroying Iran's nuclear capability and missile arsenal. Israel has complete control over the ...

ABC News  ∙  June 13, 2025


Airlines suspend flights after Israel strikes Iran | Reuters
The source said that AJet would operate flights to Lebanon only during daylight hours. It plans to operate flights to elsewhere in the Middle East including ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Air India, government probing engine thrust, flaps, landing gear after ...
The government is also looking at whether Air India was at fault, including over maintenance issues, the source said. Get the latest news from India and how ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Israel strikes dozens of targets in Iran, including nuclear program: IDF
The U.S. did have advance notice of the strikes and they will continue and be very intense over the next few days, the source said. MORE: US-Iran nuclear ...

ABC News  ∙  June 13, 2025


ICE directed to pause immigration arrests at farms, hotels and ...
"Once it hit him, he pulled it back," the source said. Mr. Trump appeared to preview the policy change during a White House event earlier in the week ...

CBS News  ∙  June 13, 2025