Anonymous Source Tracker

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


How RFK and Trump aligned on vaccines and health policy
... a person familiar with internal discussions on health care policy at the White House and HHS told me. "I think this becomes a nonevent politically." Between ...

Axios  ∙  January 9, 2026


Japan's greater oversight of foreign investments unlikely to interrupt ...
... declined to be named as they were not permitted to speak publicly. The alterations to the foreign investment rules follow corporate governance reforms led ...

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


Jio IPO buzz: Mukesh Ambani eyes $4 billion raise with 2.5% stake ...
The sources declined to be named as ‍they were not authorised to speak publicly. It has not been decided if the ‌Jio IPO would be a so-called offer-for-sale ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


India sugar export deals gain traction on lower prices, weak currency
All the sources ‌declined to ‍be named, because they were not authorised to speak publicly on ‍the matter. "Mills used to get better prices from exports ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


QB Brendan Sorsby's transfer to Texas Tech triggers $1M Cincinnati ...
They were granted anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the terms of the deal. Advertisement. The buyout payment is due to ...

New York Times  ∙  January 9, 2026


Manappuram's Bain deal delayed by RBI's concerns, sources say
The sources were not authorised to speak to media ​and declined to be identified. Bain declined to comment. It received approval for the Manappuram deal ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Anger-filled ex-Prince Andrew planning tell-all memoir to paint ...
... a source said. MEGA © MEGA. He has lived at Royal Lodge in Windsor for more ... "He understands that publishing a memoir would almost certainly sever his ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Dolphins pick Packers executive to be their new general manager
The deal is in the process of being finalized, a source said.

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Britney Spears reveals she'll never perform in the US again — but ...
“She doesn't think he needs any advice, but let him know she's more than willing to lend a hand or offer any help along the way if he needs or wants it.” A ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Video with new angle of ICE agent's shooting of Renee Nicole Good ...
A source said the video comes from the ICE agent who fired the shots, Jonathan Ross. The video clip, which runs 47 seconds long, appears to depict a brief ...

CBS News  ∙  January 9, 2026


Fact Check: Photo does not show woman fatally shot by immigration ...
Reuters spoke with the woman, who asked to remain anonymous, in LinkedIn messages on January 8 and 9. She was more than 2,000 km (1,300 miles) away from ...

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


Starlink is turning private jets into flying offices | New York Post
... asked to remain anonymous. Starlink, which is a subsidiary of Elon Musk's SpaceX and provides high-speed connectivity anywhere on Earth, works by beaming ...

New York Post  ∙  January 9, 2026


Trump's Venezuela focus frustrates top aides worried about midterm ...
... asked to remain anonymous to speak freely about private conversations. At a retreat for House Republican lawmakers on Tuesday, Trump spent more time during ...

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


Venezuela's oil comeback: Windfall or risky bet?
One oil industry figure, who asked to remain anonymous, likened it to "a spread mixed with sand". Energy analysts Wood Mackenzie said: "It requires special ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Barcelona decided not to keep Joao Cancelo in 2024, but re-signing ...
Dressing-room sources — who, like all those cited in tis article, asked to remain anonymous to speak freely — say it will be a more likely scenario once ...

New York Times  ∙  January 9, 2026


CAA loses arbitration over equity payouts for ex-employees who ...
... a source familiar with the situation confirms to The Hollywood Reporter. 6 Strategies to Potentially Reduce RMD Taxes After Age 73 · Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


White House believed MTG may have tipped off Code Pink ahead of ...
Greene had recommended Joe's to Trump, according to a source familiar with the situation, and the president's dinner plans were not publicly announced.

New York Post  ∙  January 9, 2026


Chilling questions surround death of Tommy Lee Jones' daughter ...
A source familiar with the situation told Daily Mail that the guest who first spotted Jones initially believed she may have passed out from drinking ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


India's Reliance in talks for US permit to buy Venezuelan oil ...
India's Reliance Industries is seeking U.S. approval to resume purchases of Venezuelan crude, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, ...

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


Prosecutors in DOJ's Civil Rights Division will not investigate ...
... sources familiar with the matter. Leadership in the Civil Rights Division, overseen by Harmeet Dhillon, informed staff in the division's criminal section ...

CBS News  ∙  January 9, 2026


India's Reliance in talks for US permit to buy Venezuelan oil ...
... sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, as the private refiner looks to secure supplies amid Western pressure on India to cut Russian oil imports ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Carlyle to launch £2bn auction for the Very Group following takeover
... family's ownership, says Sky News citing sources familiar with the matter. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad. SmartAsset. A ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Massachusetts begins seizing homes today for Cape Cod bridge ...
One resident, who did not want to be named, said in a sad twist of irony that her late husband's family helped build the current bridges. “This is a family ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


HGV smashed through fence and fell 15ft into service yard
One onlooker, who did not want to be named, said: “When we got here this morning the police had sealed the area off. “If he's walked away from that without ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


US Commerce Department drops plan to impose restrictions on ...
A government official briefed on the matter said it appeared the decision to withdraw the drone rule was tied to that effort. Advertisement · Scroll to ...

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


Live Updates: Trump Says More U.S. Attacks on Venezuela 'Will Not ...
... official briefed on the matter. Craig Caine, a former inspector with the Marshals Service in New York and New Jersey, said he did not expect the agencies to ...

New York Times  ∙  January 9, 2026


'More Than 200 Reported Dead' in Tehran as Regime Opens Fire ...
A Tehran doctor told TIME on condition of anonymity that just six hospitals in the capital had recorded at least 217 protester deaths, “most by live ammunition.

Time  ∙  January 9, 2026


Mavs' Anthony Davis to miss time with ligament damage in hand, AP ...
Further testing revealed the extent of the damage, the person told the AP on condition of anonymity because details of the injury haven't been publicly revealed ...

CBS News  ∙  January 9, 2026


All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract ...
The people spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday night on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. The contract includes a ...

CBS News  ∙  January 9, 2026


Glencore's trading arm part of the appeal for Rio Tinto in merger ...
Analysts and investors say Rio is focused on getting access to Glencore's copper resources. But the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they ...

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


MLB suspends free agent OF Max Kepler 80 games for failed PED ...
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because that detail was not announced. Kepler, who turns 33 next month, is an 11-year major league veteran who ...

CBS News  ∙  January 9, 2026


Sustainable Switch: Trump, Greenland and critical minerals | Reuters
One is the outright U.S. purchase of Greenland or forming a Compact of Free Association with the territory, a U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, ...

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


EquipmentShare, Motive to Weigh Marketing IPOs Next Week ...
The listing could raise about $1 billion, person familiar with the matter said. Motive, which counts Alphabet Inc.'s Google Ventures and Kleiner Perkins ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 9, 2026


Trump cancels second Venezuela attack; fifth tanker seized
... person familiar with the matter. Expand article logo Continue reading. Meanwhile, the US continues to have its military in position for further action in the ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Trump: Oil companies will spend $100 billion in Venezuela
The White House called the meeting, an industry source told CNBC. It was not scheduled at the request of the oil companies, the source said. Venezuela has the ...

CNBC  ∙  January 9, 2026


Trump dials Collins with 'profanity-laced rant' over Venezuela war ...
“He was very mad about the vote,” the source said. “Very mad. Very hot.” A Collins spokesperson confirmed the call took place but declined further comment ...

The Hill  ∙  January 9, 2026


Somali businesses in Minnesota report surge in threats after viral ...
“This kind of harassment goes way beyond just business disruption,” the source said. “It affects people on a personal level, especially in a place that has ...

Star Tribune  ∙  January 9, 2026


Banks eye Venezuela investment, JPMorgan seen with advantage ...
Currently, the bank trades Venezuelan sovereign bonds that are not under sanctions with offshore counterparties, the source said. Separately, an industry ...

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


Exclusive: Pakistan nears $1.5 billion deal to supply weapons, jets ...
... sources with knowledge of the matter, who all sought anonymity. It was a "done deal", said Aamir Masood, a retired Pakistani air marshal who continues to be ...

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


Brooks Koepka applies for PGA reinstatement: Report
Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka has reportedly applied for reinstatement of his PGA Tour membership, sources with knowledge of the situation ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Dolphins 'working to hire' next GM: Report
... sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport on Friday (January 9). 6 Strategies to Potentially Reduce ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Valter Walker set to face 23-time octagon veteran at UFC Seattle
MMA Fighting confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Walker (15-1) is set to fight Marcin Tybura (27-10) in a heavyweight bout on March 28 at ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Israeli military says it is attacking Hezbollah targets in several areas ...
... sources with knowledge of the matter. United Statescategory · Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder and rhythm guitarist, dead at 78. 5 hours ago. The 67th Annual ...

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


Expanded Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey Alliance Could Reshape ...
Turkey is seeking to join the defense alliance between Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan, according to people familiar with the matter, paving the way ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 9, 2026


Christopher Raia to Be FBI Deputy Director After Bongino's ...
Raia is expected to start as early as next week, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a decision ...

New York Times  ∙  January 9, 2026


EU Nations Back Mercosur Trade Deal Despite French Opposition ...
... on the condition of anonymity. Passage just required a qualified majority of member states. The decision means that European Commission President Ursula von ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 9, 2026


Trump's oil strategy for Venezuela leaves Citgo auction in limbo ...
... fate of the crown jewel of the country's foreign assets, U.S. refining company Citgo Petroleum, sources close to the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


Venezuela live updates: State Department warns US citizens to ...
... sources familiar with the plan told ABC News. The president announced last night that Venezuela will turn over 30 to 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil ...

ABC News  ∙  January 9, 2026


I Squared Drops Bid for Ströer's Billboard Business, Sources Say ...
... led by I Squared Capital has dropped its pursuit of German media group Ströer SE & Co.'s core advertising business, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 9, 2026


John Thune and Donald Trump had a 'spirited' conversation over ...
... with knowledge of the matter who were granted anonymity to discuss closed-door talks. Boozman is currently still planning to mark up landmark crypto market ...

Politico  ∙  January 9, 2026