Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Aramco CEO Withdraws From Houston Event to Deal With War
Nasser's priority is dealing with the situation in the Middle East, according to a person familiar with the matter. The situation in the Middle East ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 22, 2026


Activist Elliott takes multibillion-dollar stake in Synopsys, source says
... design automation company Synopsys , arguing the software company has room to boost sales and ​improve margins, a person familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  March 22, 2026


Iran War Tensions Spike With Trump's Two-Day Deadline - Bloomberg
... person familiar with the matter said. Chinese leaders delivered contrasting views of the country's record $1.2 trillion trade surplus at the China ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 22, 2026


Fannie, Freddie are said to step in as MBS market volatility spikes
... citing a person familiar with the matter. The government-backed firms are taking advantage of a recent selloff while expanding their portfolios of ...

MSN  ∙  March 22, 2026


Mullin Explored Bipartisan Deal to Rein in Immigration Crackdown
A White House official, who requested anonymity to discuss ongoing negotiations, suggested that Mr. Mullin's discussions with Mr. Gottheimer were informal ...

New York Times  ∙  March 22, 2026


New evidence found near Nancy Guthrie's home: Bloody glove ...
The couple, who requested anonymity, said they spotted the glove under their car's headlights on the night of Tuesday, Feb. 11. A second glove, appearing to ...

MSN  ∙  March 22, 2026


Report: US forces to complete withdrawal from Syria within a month
... requested anonymity told AFP. An AFP team saw a convoy of dozens of trucks, loaded with armored vehicles and prefabricated structures, on a road linking the ...

MSN  ∙  March 22, 2026


Accord's Acorn Waldorf School shut down by new code enforcer - MSN
A source who requested anonymity due to their involvement told the Times Union that business is the Hudson Valley Resort in Kerhonkson. Ultimately, it ...

MSN  ∙  March 22, 2026


A strike on a hospital in Sudan killed at least 64 people, WHO says
They spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not allowed to discuss the matter openly. The devastating war has killed more than 40,000 people ...

LA Times  ∙  March 22, 2026


Former ICE Official Warns Trump's Airport TSA Plan Is 'Reckless'
The former ICE official shared the following statement with Newsweek on condition of anonymity to avoid professional repercussions: As a former official ...

Newsweek  ∙  March 22, 2026


ICE to Aid Airport Security Amid Partial Shutdown, Border Czar Says
... on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the location of ICE agents. President Trump announced the measure on Saturday, first ...

New York Times  ∙  March 22, 2026


Why Iran does not appear ready to give in, despite heavy losses
... on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media on sensitive details. Iran's unwillingness to capitulate is wrapped up in ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 22, 2026


Trump threats, U.S. troop build-up raise specter of battle for Hormuz
“Those Marines aren't coming for decoration,” said an Israeli official, one of several who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military and ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 22, 2026


The Epstein files' cottage industry - POLITICO
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive business. And, of course, Epstein victims, too, have enlisted counsel — in some cases to help them ...

Politico  ∙  March 22, 2026


The CDC's next chief will face thorny vaccine politics. Here are 3 ...
... on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. Administration officials say their search for a CDC director is not over and ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 22, 2026


Staff absences soar at some US airports as ICE agents prepare to ...
DHS said on Sunday it would not publicly share details about the ICE deployment, in order to preserve operational security, ​but sources briefed on the matter ...

Reuters  ∙  March 22, 2026


Sam Kerr, Millie Bright expected to leave Chelsea as uncertainty ...
... sources briefed on the matter — who, like all referenced in this article, spoke anonymously to protect relationships. Bright's one-year extension, signed in ...

New York Times  ∙  March 22, 2026


FBI, IRS launch probe into nonprofits over suspected domestic terror ...
... sources briefed on the matter told CBS News.

MSN  ∙  March 22, 2026


FBI, IRS launch probe into nonprofits over suspected domestic terror ...
... organizations over suspected possible links to domestic terrorism, sources briefed on the matter told CBS News.

Yahoo  ∙  March 22, 2026


Elliott Said to Take Multibillion-Dollar Stake in Synopsys - Bloomberg
... people familiar with the matter people ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 22, 2026


White House blocks Maher humor prize - MSN
People familiar with the matter said Maher had been told of his selection and was considering it, but officials moved to stop the honor before it was announced.

MSN  ∙  March 22, 2026


Paschi Said to Review Lovaglio Position at Monday Board Meeting
... chief executive officer after he agreed to stand for another term under a rival proposal by a minority shareholder, people familiar with the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  March 22, 2026


Large manufacturing units mull kitchen revamp amid LPG crisis - MSN
This sentiment was echoed by another executive at a facility management firm who did not wish to be identified. He said that at least 10 large manufacturing ...

MSN  ∙  March 22, 2026


US military breaks silence on Iran F-15 jet shootdown claim - MSN
Military officials speaking on background said the fog of war, combined with Tehran's well-documented use of propaganda, makes such claims predictable. Just ...

MSN  ∙  March 22, 2026


Saudi Aramco boss pulls out of CERAWeek due to Iran conflict - CNBC
He will ⁠also not provide a recorded video message for the CERAWeek conference, the source said, adding that the event's organizers had been notified. The ...

CNBC  ∙  March 22, 2026


2 dead after Air Canada plane, fire truck collide at LaGuardia Airport
Some passengers were taken to Elmhurst and Queens Presbyterian hospitals, the source said. 2h ago / 3:52 AM EDT. Avoid area of LaGuardia airport if possible ...

NBC News  ∙  March 22, 2026


Iran responds to Trump threat to bomb power plants, strikes on Israel
“We will continue suppressing Israel and establishing a new legal regime in the Strait of Hormuz,” the source said, in apparent reference to some reports ...

None  ∙  March 22, 2026


Iran's military says Strait of Hormuz will be 'completely closed' if US ...
If he doesn't give Iran the necessary concessions, he could enter an endless path that risks gambling away his entire political career,” the source said. Read ...

None  ∙  March 22, 2026


British Airways passenger's body stored in heated galley - Fox News
"Obviously, the family with the woman were distraught, and so were the crew," the source said. "Many wanted to return to Hong Kong. But, to put it bluntly ...

Fox News  ∙  March 22, 2026


France bans US ambassador Charles Kushner from meeting French ...
... the source said, adding that Kushner and Barrot agreed to meet in the coming days. A spokesperson for the US Embassy in Paris described the call as “frank ...

MSN  ∙  March 22, 2026


Petrol, diesel prices to remain stable despite Iran war risks - MSN
On the question of disruption to the Strait of Hormuz shipping route due to the ongoing conflict, the source said, "India has increased sourcing from non ...

MSN  ∙  March 22, 2026


2 killed, LaGuardia airport closed after Air Canada plane and Port ...
Some of those injured were taken to Elmhurst and Queens Presbyterian hospitals, the source said. Port Authority described the truck as an aircraft rescue ...

NBC News  ∙  March 22, 2026


OpenAI to hire in thousands as the company takes on Anthropic and ...
Citing two people with direct knowledge of the matter, a report by The Financial Times says that the recruitment push is central to a new strategy as the ...

MSN  ∙  March 22, 2026


Israeli airstrikes kill four in Gaza, Palestinian officials say - Reuters
Medics and police sources said the three men killed in Nuseirat ​were members of the Hamas-led police force. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you ...

Reuters  ∙  March 22, 2026


Fannie, Freddie ramp MBS purchases after Trump's $200 billion ...
... a person familiar with the matter. The move follows a directive issued two months ago by US President Donald Trump instructing the pair to purchase $200 ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 22, 2026


Fannie, Freddie Placing Large Bids for Mortgage-Backed Bonds
... backed securities, stepping into a market roiled by widening bond spreads and a surge in volatility, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  March 22, 2026


Fannie, Freddie Place Large Bids for Mortgage-Backed Securities
... backed securities, stepping into a market roiled by widening bond spreads amid a surge in volatility, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  March 22, 2026


Stock Movers: Fannie Mae, Pfizer, DraftKings - Bloomberg.com
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. - Pfizer (PFE) said its experimental Lyme disease vaccine was 73% effective against the tick-borne illness ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 22, 2026


Elliott Is Said to Take Multibillion-Dollar Stake in Synopsys
... asked not to be identified asked not to be identified because it was private. Elliott Managing Partner Jesse Cohn said in an ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 22, 2026


Polymarket's pop-up betting bar in nation's capital was a bit odd
Joe, who said he works for the Trump administration but declined to give his last name because he was not authorized to speak to media, said Friday that ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 22, 2026


OpenAI data center pivot underscores Wall Street IPO concerns
OpenAI doesn't currently own any data centers, and may not for the foreseeable future, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named ...

CNBC  ∙  March 22, 2026


How long is the TSA wait time at your airport? Here's how to check
While DHS said it would not publicly share details about the ICE deployment, sources briefed on the matter told Reuters that the current plan calls for ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 22, 2026


OpenAI plans to almost double its headcount this year, report says
The maker of AI assistant ChatGPT will look to increase headcount to about 8,000 from about 4,500, the FT said, citing two people with direct knowledge of the ...

MSN  ∙  March 22, 2026


Trump isn't done targeting Joe Kent after he resigned in protest over ...
The outlet cited four people with direct knowledge of the investigation, with one of them saying it has been going on for months. A person familiar with the ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 22, 2026


US and Ukraine's reply after American, 6 others arrested under ...
Fourteen Ukrainian nationals entered India on tourist visas on different dates, people with direct knowledge of the matter said, asking not to be identified.

MSN  ∙  March 22, 2026


One woman dead, another injured in apartment stabbing - MSN
Another neighbor named “Mary” who declined to give her last name called the stabbings “horrible.” She says a letter carrier was stabbed in the lobby last ...

MSN  ∙  March 22, 2026


Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews 'to face police probe in Dubai ...
The US-based businesswoman, who did not want to be named, revealed she received a string of 'desperate' voice notes from him just a week before he proposed to ...

MSN  ∙  March 22, 2026


NC State hiring Tennessee assistant Justin Gainey as its new ...
The Wolfpack are hiring former NC State guard Justin Gainey as their new basketball head coach, three people with direct knowledge told USA TODAY Sports on ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 22, 2026


Delve accused of misleading customers with 'fake compliance' - MSN
In response to emailed questions from TechCrunch, DeepDelver said that they and their collaborators “chose to remain anonymous out of fear for retaliation by ...

MSN  ∙  March 22, 2026


Man shot by police outside Logan shopping centre - MSN
"He's on there, jumping on it, destroying the roof, and next thing you know he pulls out a knife," one witness who did not want to be identified said.

MSN  ∙  March 22, 2026