Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Westminster police car among 3 vehicles involved in violent crash at ...
"I was just down here minding my (expletive) business," said one witness, a woman who declined to give her name. "Next thing you know, I see this car go ...

MSN  ∙  January 18, 2026


EU Weaponizing US Assets a Risk, Deutsche Bank's Saravelos Says
The European Union may activate its anti-coercion instrument, according to a person close to French President Emmanuel Macron, which could be a key thing to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 18, 2026


Sean Duffy takes off - POLITICO
He's not Scott,” a person close to the White House said. 'He's a cool guy'. Along the way, Duffy has won grudging praise from Hill Democrats, who say they ...

Politico  ∙  January 18, 2026


German Soldiers Leave Greenland After 44-Hour Stay, Bild Reports ...
... a person close to the president said on Sunday. Read more: Macron to Seek Use of EU Trade Tool as Calls to Retaliate Grow. Copy Link. Follow all new stories ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 18, 2026


German Soldiers Leave Greenland After 44 Hours, Bild Reports ...
... a person close to the president said on Sunday. Read more: Macron to Seek Use of EU Trade Tool as Calls to Retaliate Grow. (Updates with army statement in ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 18, 2026


Trump tariffs live updates: Trump links Greenland threats to Nobel ...
French President Emmanuel Macron will request that, according to a person close to the president who requested anonymity to comply with government rules.

Yahoo  ∙  January 18, 2026


Packers and coach Matt LaFleur agree to contract extension, AP ...
... a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal hadn't been announced. ESPN and NFL Network first ...

MSN  ∙  January 18, 2026


Donald Trump holds fire as Reza Pahlavi urges strikes in Iran | The ...
Some troops were sent to hotels, according to an official familiar with the situation. US allies in the region including Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have ...

The Australian  ∙  January 18, 2026


Detained Iranian protester in good physical health after execution ...
Somayeh, a relative of 26-year-old Soltani who declined to be identified by her full name due to security concerns, told CNN on Sunday she had received news ...

CNN  ∙  January 18, 2026


Trump's Greenland tariffs prompt calls for unprecedented EU ...
A source close to French President Emmanuel Macron said he was ...

MSN  ∙  January 18, 2026


'60 Minutes' airing report on Trump deportations that was suddenly ...
Alfonsi was also set to give more details about the two migrants that she interviewed about their experiences in the prison, according to someone familiar with ...

Newsday  ∙  January 18, 2026


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"They are preparing to make the case during an upcoming meeting with Trump that it poses a new threat," NBC News said, citing a person with direct knowledge ...

MSN  ∙  January 18, 2026


Linda Brown found dead • Bears to Indiana? • Vet loses thousands
The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, bought the ticket at Phillips 66 located at 701 Veterans Avenue in Vandalia. ... Man accused of high-speed chase ...

MSN  ∙  January 18, 2026


Club Sportico: 'Moneywall' could be baseball's next frontier
According to someone familiar with the broader league bylaws, MLB has no limit on the number of times you can make changes (more on that later). That said ...

MSN  ∙  January 18, 2026


'60 Minutes' airing report on Trump deportations that was suddenly ...
Alfonsi was also set to give more details about the two migrants that she interviewed about their experiences in the prison, according to someone familiar with ...

MSN  ∙  January 18, 2026


Greenland latest: Trump speaks at White House as Macron warns of ...
A source close to French president Macron says this morning that Donald Trump's threats to impose 200% on French wine and champagne over France's intentions ...

BBC  ∙  January 18, 2026


Detained Iranian protester in good physical health after execution ...
Somayeh, a relative of 26-year-old Soltani who declined to be identified by her full name due to security concerns, told CNN on Sunday she had received news ...

MSN  ∙  January 18, 2026


Brazil's billionaire Batistas poised for Venezuelan oil revival
... asked not to be named discussing non-public information. Expand article logo Continue reading.

MSN  ∙  January 18, 2026


Metairie man accused of 41counts of possession of child sexual ...
“Thank God that they got him before he did something else, hurt a child or something,” said one neighbor who did not want to be identified. The Jefferson ...

MSN  ∙  January 18, 2026


X Games League Reveals First 4 Teams, Record Sponsor Deal ...
... according to someone familiar with the details. As part of the deal, MoonPay also has an option to invest in the league and buy two teams. Advertisement.

Yahoo  ∙  January 18, 2026


Canada's Carney outlines 'precondition' to joining Trump's 'Board of ...
They were granted anonymity to discuss ongoing discussions about the proposal. “The proposed Charter is still a document under discussion and many terms and ...

MSN  ∙  January 18, 2026


Canadian official says Carney will accept role on Trump's Gaza ...
But the government official, who spoke on background with reporters travelling with Carney on his trip to China, said an invitation from Trump to join the ...

MSN  ∙  January 17, 2026


Nvidia H200 chip parts suppliers halt output after China blocks ...
Reuters could not immediately verify the report, which cited two people with knowledge of the matter. Nvidia did not immediately respond to a request for ...

Reuters  ∙  January 17, 2026


China blocks Nvidia H200 AI chips that US government cleared for ...
Reuters could not immediately verify the report, which appeared in the Financial Times citing two people with knowledge of the matter. Nvidia did not ...

The Guardian  ∙  January 17, 2026


Nvidia suppliers halt H200 output after China blocks chip shipments
... with knowledge of the matter. A customs ban, if sustained, would be a blow to Nvidia. The company has heavily lobbied Washington and Beijing to allow sales ...

Financial Times  ∙  January 17, 2026


US Justice Department probing Minnesota Governor Walz, other ...
... the source said. Reacting on social media to news of the investigation, Walz, who unsuccessfully ran for the vice presidency in the 2024 election won by ...

Reuters  ∙  January 17, 2026


'He needs to disappear for a very long time': has Peter Mandelson ...
“Peter has nothing to do with Global Counsel now,” a source said. He returned from his grand residence on Washington's Massachusetts Avenue to his rented ...

The Guardian  ∙  January 17, 2026


Shell and Mitsubishi explore exit options from LNG Canada amid ...
Phase 1 of LNG Canada is expected to export 14 million metric tons of LNG annually, with Shell planning to retain a 30-year gas supply contract, a source said.

MSN  ∙  January 17, 2026


Wall Street banks face test with Trump's call for credit card rate cap ...
... declined to be identified speaking about sensitive policy issues. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. That person and a credit card industry insider said the ...

Reuters  ∙  January 17, 2026


Private credit investors pull $7bn from Wall Street's biggest funds
Investors have sought to redeem 5 per cent of their shares from a $34bn Blue Owl fund known by the ticker OCIC, according to a person briefed on the matter.

Financial Times  ∙  January 17, 2026


Machado Takes a New Tack to Win Trump's Backing on Venezuela ...
Machado came away feeling she had made a positive impression, according to a person close to her. Trump liked Machado but wasn't persuaded to change his ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 17, 2026


ICE action hits Facebook-parent Meta data center site, arrests two ...
A person familiar with the situation said ICE acted after a request from local law enforcement related to concerns about undocumented workers. The person ...

MSN  ∙  January 17, 2026


Minnesota woman claims ICE agents said they'd 'put a bullet in my ...
"Staff at the restaurant were frightened," one witness, who declined to be named, told the Minnesota Star Tribune. The unnamed individual provided photos ...

MSN  ∙  January 17, 2026


In Iran crisis, Trump confronted limits of U.S. military power - The ...
Vice President JD Vance, who has long been skeptical of foreign entanglements, supported strikes on Iran, a U.S. official and a person close to the White House ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 17, 2026


Trump adviser LaCivita and The Daily Beast settle defamation suit
LaCivita's lawsuit was one of several that figures in Trump's orbit brought against news organizations in the wake of the 2024 election.

Axios  ∙  January 17, 2026


Explained: How AIFF's ISL governing council structure differs from I ...
Not all ISL clubs are satisfied with the current proposal shared by the AIFF. One official, who chose to remain anonymous, noted that the structure is not new ...

MSN  ∙  January 17, 2026


Israel sees spike in suicide among troops
Paul, who declined to give his last name over privacy concerns, said he deployed in combat roles in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. Although fighting has abated in ...

MSN  ∙  January 17, 2026


Zelenskiy Courts Potential Challengers With US Calling for Vote ...
More such sitdowns are planned, said the person, who requested anonymity to speak on sensitive matters. Speaking to Bloomberg News on Friday, Prytula said ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 17, 2026


State Department expected to end aid to Somalia: report
An administration official, who spoke on background with The Daily Wire, said the pause is expected to become permanent, with all remaining aid formally ...

MSN  ∙  January 17, 2026


Trump administration drops plan to fold ATF into DEA after backlash ...
... Administration after opposition from gun-rights and gun-control groups, CNN reported on Saturday, citing people briefed on the matter.

Reuters  ∙  January 17, 2026


Trump administration quietly abandons plan to merge ATF and DEA ...
... Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives into the Drug Enforcement Administration, according to people briefed on the matter.

CNN  ∙  January 17, 2026


Immigration sweep rattles L.A.'s Fashion District, deepening fears ...
The man, who declined to give his name fearing repercussions from federal agents, has operated one business or another — usually multiple — in the area for some ...

LA Times  ∙  January 17, 2026


Incident at Hurley Town Hall leads to threats, supervisor says
During his visit, Warmus repeatedly demanded that Boms identify Deputy Town Clerk Jeffrey Mann, who had declined to give his name. Citing his “Fourth ...

MSN  ∙  January 17, 2026


Mixed signals and mistrust ignite a rare showdown between Fed ...
... officials briefed on the matter. The inquiry, which included questions about contracts and possible conflicts of interest, quickly expanded in the minds of ...

MSN  ∙  January 17, 2026


More from National News News - Page 2480 - CBS News
An incursion could happen in a matter of weeks, barring intervention from the West, U.S. officials briefed on the matter told CBS News. Nov 20, 2021. Hand ...

CBS News  ∙  January 17, 2026


I went to the China super-embassy protest - faith in Starmer is falling
The protester, who did not want to be identified, told me: "I ran away from Hong Kong because of China. I don't want the same thing happening in the UK ...

MSN  ∙  January 17, 2026


Trump pardons convicted California fraudster he previously freed for ...
But a White House official, speaking on background, said the administration felt it was correcting an earlier wrong by pardoning Camberos, arguing that she ...

MSN  ∙  January 17, 2026


Trump pardons convicted California fraudster he freed for other ...
But a White House official, speaking on background, said the administration felt it was correcting an earlier wrong by pardoning Camberos, arguing that she ...

LA Times  ∙  January 17, 2026


AP obtains documents showing Venezuelan leader Delcy ...
They were not authorized to discuss DEA investigations and spoke on the condition of anonymity. Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez smiles while ...

Newsday  ∙  January 17, 2026


Venezuela's new leader, facing internal division, moves to tighten ...
The sources spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retribution. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The tightrope Rodriguez is attempting to walk ...

Reuters  ∙  January 17, 2026