Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Nvidia to Invest $5 Billion in Ilya Sutskever's AI Research Lab
... Safe Superintelligence Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, marking one of the chipmaker's largest funding deals of the AI boom.

Bloomberg  ∙  July 27, 2026


US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of ...
A senior U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss future administration plans, confirmed the Trump administration's intent to boost funding ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 27, 2026


Commanders part ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele on the eve ...
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the team was not commenting on the matter. The person said offensive ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 27, 2026


Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei attacks Lula ...
... Milei used a trip to the country to ‌criticize its leaders and judiciary, two sources familiar with the matter said on Sunday.

Reuters  ∙  July 26, 2026


Brown-Forman board says Sazerac unsolicited bid not actionable
... sources familiar with the matter. Sazerac, owned by Chairman William Goldring and his family, last ​week sent a letter to Brown-Forman's Class A ...

Reuters  ∙  July 26, 2026


NFL world reacts to stunning news of Kyle Shanahan's car accident
... sources familiar with the situation. 49ers general manager John Lynch spoke on how the team will handle his absence. "Kyle basically is going to be like in ...

USA Today  ∙  July 26, 2026


A's lose All-Star Shea Langeliers to knee injury, surgery likely
Langeliers is planning to undergo surgery, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports. The person requested anonymity since the decision has ...

USA Today  ∙  July 26, 2026


Twist after body of college soccer star washed up on San Diego each
... requested anonymity. Another friend, who frequented a church with Waite, said the two had met just last week. AdChoices Ad Choices Icon Sponsored. “She was ...

New York Post  ∙  July 26, 2026


The shrinking world of former president Joe Biden
“No one is going to be thinking about Joe Biden in November,” said one former aide, who requested anonymity to speak candidly about a former boss. “They're ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 26, 2026


A powerful union, the billionaire tax and an alleged bargaining chip
... requested anonymity to share details of the discussions with The Times. Advertisement. Regan, the president of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West, asked for ...

LA Times  ∙  July 26, 2026


LeBron James will make less than Vols' basketball guard next season
... on the condition of anonymity to protect competitive interests." Harris transferred to the Vols after the 2025-26 basketball season. He appeared in 64 games ...

USA Today  ∙  July 26, 2026


This robot speaks endangered Native American languages - NPR
She said he's even been teaching her new things. "As someone who, at a time in my life, did not want to be identified as Native American … now as an adult, I ...

NPR  ∙  July 26, 2026


US Presses Mexico to Mirror Its Steel Tariff Wall Aimed at China
... steel and aluminum by imposing Section 232-style duties on imports from outside North America, according to four people with direct knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  July 26, 2026


Chevy Equinox EV Sales Are Sliding, But GM Already Has A Plan
Citing sources familiar with the matter, the report says the next-generation model could arrive late in the 2028 calendar year or in early 2029 as a 2029 model.

Yahoo  ∙  July 26, 2026


Top US military commander in Middle East advised halting Hormuz ...
... Central Command (CENTCOM), together with other advisers impacted President Trump's decision on Friday to pause U.S. strikes against Iran, the sources said.

Axios  ∙  July 26, 2026


Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran ... - CNN
The stockpile concern was one of many raised to Trump during the meeting, both sources said. The potential for massive civilian casualties inside Iran if ...

CNN  ∙  July 26, 2026


European SpaceX Rival in Talks to Raise $300 Million, FT Reports
... people familiar with the matter. The Scaleup Europe Fund is managed by Swedish investment group EQT AB. More From Bloomberg. Spain Is Starting to Annoy the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 26, 2026


Iran says it will halt strikes as long as US bombing pause holds
Iran has accumulated enough ​bitter experience with what it sees as ​U.S. deception," the source said. 'STUCK IN LIMBO'. For ⁠the past two weeks, U.S. forces ...

Reuters  ∙  July 26, 2026


Kremlin says too early to comment on reported US-Ukraine air ...
The source said Ukraine had approached Russian President Vladimir Putin ⁠in the past with offers of a ceasefire, which had been turned ​down. However, some ...

Reuters  ∙  July 26, 2026


Massacre of 10 men in Zacatecas stuns Mexico - Los Angeles Times
“Of course we pay extortion, and the demands aren't always from organized crime,” said one construction executive who declined to give his name. “Many times ...

LA Times  ∙  July 26, 2026


'Not standard' for Taylor Farms to ask White House to delay ...
... person familiar with the matter cited by the Journal. The recall associated with the cyclospora outbreak has been fraught with confusing messaging. The ...

The Guardian  ∙  July 26, 2026


Former Minnesota baseball coach John Anderson dies at 71
... on condition of anonymity because the university did not announce the cause of death. Anderson is survived by wife Jan and daughter Erin, who were with him ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 26, 2026


US and Iran pause their attacks after days of escalation
The official was not authorized to discuss the matter and spoke on condition of anonymity. Shipping traffic on the strait is at a 3-week low. Concerns ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 26, 2026


Shein flags tariff hits after posting loss ahead of Hong Kong IPO
Shein was seeking a valuation of $40 to $50 billion in its IPO, Reuters reported this month, citing a source with knowledge of the matter. That's a far cry ...

CNBC  ∙  July 26, 2026


Shein flags tariff hits after posting quarterly loss ahead of Hong Kong ...
Shein was seeking a valuation of $40 to $50 billion in its IPO, Reuters reported this month, citing a source with knowledge of the matter. That's a far cry ...

Reuters  ∙  July 26, 2026


Loyal to the look: why Zohran Mamdani wears a suit in all seasons
The source, who asked not to be named, but who now plays for a football team with the author of this article, continued, “But he never missed a tackle” – a ...

The Guardian  ∙  July 26, 2026


Columbus Blue Jackets reportedly close to Kirill Marchenko trade
Citing “a source close to Kirill Marchenko,” the U.S. based sports site RG.org reported July 25 that a trade is nearing for the Blue Jackets' top goal ...

USA Today  ∙  July 26, 2026


Russian betting company ties spark resistance to appointing Pirlo as ...
The FIGC declined to comment when contacted by Reuters but a source close to the matter ​said Pirlo's connections to the Russian betting company were being ...

Reuters  ∙  July 26, 2026


Dow closes more than 250 points higher, aided by cooling oil prices
Equities also came under pressure after The Information reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, that China had begun developing deep ultraviolet ...

CNBC  ∙  July 26, 2026


DOGE delayed a grant that would have reduced fire fuels in a ...
... on the condition of anonymity due to fear of professional retaliation. One official said DOGE's involvement also delayed a regional support fund that moved ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 25, 2026


India's 'Cockroach' protests take on Modi with unlikely weapons
The Associated Press interviewed several protesters, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals from authorities. One 25-year-old ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 25, 2026


Trump Switched Planes at NATO Summit After Credible Iranian Threat
... people briefed on the matter people briefed on the matter. By Jackeline Luna. July 24, 2026. Transcript. Watch Today's Videos.

New York Times  ∙  July 25, 2026


DeepSeek Said to Tell Backers of Funding Pause After Viral Posts
DeepSeek has told prospective investors in its second fundraising round that it's suspending the deal for now, people familiar with the matter said, ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 25, 2026


The ICC looks ahead after the ouster of its chief prosecutor
“Whether Khan is removed or not, we must bring everyone back together,” the official said. They all spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 25, 2026


Germany Set to Impose Conditions on $1.9 Billion US Magnet Deal
, according to people familiar with the review who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the internal process. More From Bloomberg.

Bloomberg  ∙  July 25, 2026


Russian and Ukrainian officials report 14 dead in latest attacks
U.S. President Donald Trump and Zelenskyy plan to meet on Tuesday in Washington, a White House official said on Saturday, speaking on condition of anonymity to ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 25, 2026


Europe can't stop the tide of cocaine - Financial Times
... asked not to be named. Header logo. Whereas cocaine seizures in Europe have fallen, seizures from smaller vessels have increased dramatically. Charts showing ...

Financial Times  ∙  July 25, 2026


Taylor Farms Called White House to Try to Delay Cyclospora Recall
... a person familiar with the situation. Health and Human Services Department spokeswoman Emily Hilliard said the FDA presented Taylor Farms with substantial ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  July 25, 2026


Inside the Rushed Effort to Get Trump His New Air Force One
Trump, who was in his suite at the JW Marriott, according to a person familiar with the situation. U.S. officials judged there to be a credible threat that ...

New York Times  ∙  July 25, 2026


These women risk sextortion as they seek clean water - NPR
A transgender man living in Kibera; he asked that his name not be used because of fears for his safety. "I began my transition when I was 12 years old," he ...

NPR  ∙  July 25, 2026


Brazil Blocks Visas of US Envoys Over Election Interference Fear
The government saw the visit as election interference, according to two Brazilian officials who asked to remain anonymous. HomeBTV+Market DataOpinionAudio ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 25, 2026


Dooho Choi vs. Patricio Freire added to UFC 331 in Los Angeles
MMA Junkie confirmed the matchup with a person with knowledge of the fight. The person asked to remain anonymous because the UFC hasn't made an official ...

USA Today  ∙  July 25, 2026


Washington and London discuss plan for meeting to resolve Hormuz ...
The pair had a “very warm conversation”, according to a person close to Streeting. The coalition spearheaded by London and Paris has so far focused on ...

Financial Times  ∙  July 25, 2026


How English-speaking Colombian islands have been caught up in ...
“He accepted the job because it was easy money and he wanted to buy a plot of land and build a house,” said the sister, who asked not to be identified. When ...

The Guardian  ∙  July 25, 2026


Iran war threatens to blunt GOP turnout in midterm battlegrounds
“Broadly speaking, I think the president has a lot of leeway with his base on almost every issue, including this one,” a source close to the White House said.

The Hill  ∙  July 25, 2026


St. Paul MN clears homeless encampments with August closure
A woman who declined to be named said she and her three children had moved into an apartment after a few weeks in the camp. On Thursday, she was packing up ...

Star Tribune  ∙  July 25, 2026


Hegseth's testosterone program shows promise for special ops
... requested anonymity for fear of reprisal or stigma from their branches. Most of the men in contact with Freuh said they had been referred to PTSD clinics ...

Washington Examiner  ∙  July 25, 2026


Trump Holds Off on Major Escalation Against Iran as Advisers Raise ...
One senior U.S. official, who also spoke on the condition of anonymity, expressed doubts that resuming major combat operations would drive Iran back to the ...

New York Times  ∙  July 25, 2026


Trump ordered military not to conduct strikes in Iran Friday - Axios
President Trump directed the U.S. military not to conduct new strikes in Iran on Friday, breaking a nearly two-week streak of daily attacks, ...

Axios  ∙  July 25, 2026


Cops shoot maniac armed with shotgun outside NYC house after ...
... weapon outside a Queens home engulfed in flames on Saturday -- and then discovered two of his family members dead inside, police and sources said.

New York Post  ∙  July 25, 2026