Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Software Startup Factorial in Funding Talks at $2 Billion Value
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The startup may raise as much as $200 million, one of the people said, requesting ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 9, 2026


First Brazil IPO in Five Years at Risk With BRK Mulling Delay
... for an initial public offering, is considering delaying its debut as market conditions grow more challenging, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  March 9, 2026


Goldman pitches hedge funds product to bet against corporate loans ...
No trades have been ​executed using this strategy so far, the source said. The Financial Times earlier ​reported the news, saying the Wall Street bank has ...

Reuters  ∙  March 9, 2026


Trump's Florida press conference on Iran war | CNN
Energy prices have become unstable and we will continue to fight until Trump declares defeat,” the source said. Read more. Link Copied! 4:19 p.m. PDT, March ...

CNN  ∙  March 9, 2026


War expands to central Beirut as Israeli strike kills Iranians in ... - BBC
The source said the hotel was hit three times, but two of the munitions did not explode. In its statement, the IDF said the strike, conducted by its navy ...

BBC  ∙  March 9, 2026


They said they were police, but pulled a knife and stole $1m in Bitcoin
The source said that after confirming the transfer, the attackers forced the two victims onto their sofa, leaving the woman's shoulder “slightly injured.” The ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 9, 2026


Lebanon asks U.S. for direct peace talks with Israel to end fighting
... with knowledge of the matter. Both the U.S. and Israeli responses were cool and deeply skeptical, the sources said. Why it matters: Lebanon's government is ...

Axios  ∙  March 9, 2026


Anthropic Sues Pentagon Over 'Supply Chain Risk' Label
The Pentagon continues to use Anthropic's technology, including in operations underway in the Middle East, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

New York Times  ∙  March 9, 2026


'You just roll with it': Filibuster fight puts a MAGA target on Thune
... with knowledge of the matter. Lee and other hard-right members of the House and Senate are showing no signs of backing down, seemingly ready to drive the ...

Politico  ∙  March 9, 2026


Why Iran's choice of supreme leader signals defiance against ... - MSN
He doesn't even have an office to work and run the country,” said Azizullah, a grocery shop owner in Tehran who refused to be identified to avoid reprisals.

MSN  ∙  March 9, 2026


Extreme Noise Records will move to east end of Lake Street
“Everyone here feels pretty good about it,” said one of the staffers, who did not want to be named in keeping with the store's all-for-one volunteer mantra.

Star Tribune  ∙  March 9, 2026


LAPD officer under investigation for allegedly taking cash from Tesla
The alleged theft occurred sometime last week on the city's south end, according to the official briefed on the matter. Word has spread among the department ...

LA Times  ∙  March 9, 2026


Mamdani's radical feeback loop of perpetual victimhood
Lang, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the matter.” That means this was an attempted bombing of people protesting against Mamdani ...

Washington Examiner  ∙  March 9, 2026


Scoop: White House readies executive order to weed out Anthropic
... sources familiar with the matter told Axios. Why it matters: The move would escalate the administration's fight with Anthropic, which is already suing the ...

Axios  ∙  March 9, 2026


Trump order cutting ties with Anthropic likely coming later this week ...
President Trump will issue an executive order to remove Anthropic's AI technology from agencies across the executive branch, sources familiar with the matter

CBS News  ∙  March 9, 2026


Petrobras rejects extra diesel orders as prices in Brazil lag global ...
... additional diesel volumes as domestic prices fall to a record discount versus ​global levels, four sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  March 9, 2026


Stock Movers: Chevron, Delta, Him & Hers - Bloomberg.com
Ultrapar is in advanced talks with Chevron Corp. to sell a 30% stake in Ipiranga, Brazil Journal reports citing two sources familiar with the matter. An ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 9, 2026


NBC News Author Kyla Guilfoil
The Justice Department shelved an investigation into former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen, a person briefed on the matter told NBC News on Wednesday.

NBC News  ∙  March 9, 2026


Colts reach 4-year, $116 million deal to keep WR Alec Pierce, AP ...
The person requested anonymity because the deal had not yet been announced. Pierce has been a key component in the Colts offense each of the past two ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 9, 2026


EQT eyes potential $6 billion sale of Linux pioneer SUSE, sources say
... requested anonymity to discuss confidential matters. The ​deliberations are at an early stage and there is no certainty that EQT will ​proceed with a ...

Reuters  ∙  March 9, 2026


Brazil's Ultrapar taps BTG for possible Ipiranga stake sale, Chevron ...
Two ​additional sources, who requested anonymity because the discussions are confidential, said Ultrapar ​is seeking to reduce its exposure to fuel distribution ...

Reuters  ∙  March 9, 2026


Iranians urged to pledge loyalty to new leader, refugee says - MSN
An Iranian refugee who requested anonymity for fear of reprisal told NewsNation on Monday that Iranians received a mobile alert Monday telling them to take ...

MSN  ∙  March 9, 2026


Trump Weighs Several Options to Tame Surging Gasoline Prices
... requested anonymity to detail private conversations. The tax pause would require approval of Congress, something that President Joe Biden was unsuccessful ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 9, 2026


Heat get NBA draft pick from Hornets after Terry Rozier gambling saga
... people with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The people spoke under the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized ...

USA Today  ∙  March 9, 2026


Intellectual property now drives over 90% of global wealth, says IP ...
"Throughout civilisation, wealth power has flowed to people who had knowledge and guarded that knowledge," Chokhani said. He pointed out that India has ...

MSN  ∙  March 9, 2026


Edge rusher Dre'Mont Jones agrees to 3-year, $39.5 million deal ...
Both spoke on the condition of anonymity because the contract hasn't been finalized. The 29-year-old is entering his eighth NFL season. This will be his ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  March 9, 2026


Early Iran strikes cost $5.6 billion in munitions, Pentagon estimates
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive estimate. They did not specify how many and what kinds of munitions were expended in the war's ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 9, 2026


The Iran war's big questions, from military assets to oil prices
This photo provided by an Iranian lawyer who did not want to be identified, shows · Iranians fleeing cities under attack seek refuge in the countryside. 5 MIN ...

Associated Press  ∙  March 9, 2026


US, Japan may partner with Japan Display for new US plant under ...
... sources with knowledge of the matter said on Monday. The plan is aimed at strengthening U.S. display manufacturing amid Washington's concerns over reliance on.

MSN  ∙  March 9, 2026


Casey Wasserman's name dropped from agency following Ghislaine ...
Talks with prospective buyers have been ongoing, according to a person close to the agency but not authorized to speak publicly. Expand article logo ...

MSN  ∙  March 9, 2026


Mojtaba Khamenei named new Iran leader as strikes shake region
... officials briefed on the matter. “They haven't been able to get to it and at some point, maybe we will,” Trump said late on Saturday during a briefing ...

MSN  ∙  March 9, 2026


Baltimore Ravens' Isaiah Likely and Jordan Stout follow John ... - MSN
... a person familiar with a person familiar with that signing. The sources spoke ...

MSN  ∙  March 9, 2026


Kenneth Walker, Chiefs agree to terms in free agency: Contract details
Walker has agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth up to $45 million with the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency, a person familiar with the situation told ...

MSN  ∙  March 9, 2026


LAPD officer under investigation for allegedly taking cash ... - MSN
The alleged theft occurred sometime last week on the city's south end, according to the official briefed on the matter. Word has spread among the department ...

MSN  ∙  March 9, 2026


Iran signals no letup in war as Khamenei's son made leader - MSN
... officials briefed on the matter. “They haven't been able to get to it and at some point, maybe we will,” Trump said late Saturday during a briefing aboard ...

MSN  ∙  March 9, 2026


Stock Movers: Puig, Jefferies, Netgear - Bloomberg.com
- Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. has no immediate plan to take over Jefferies Financial Group (JEF), according to people with direct knowledge of the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 9, 2026


Fox Lake mother, boyfriend charged with abuse of 11-year-old boy ...
An area resident, who did not wish to be identified, told WGN-TV he saw the boy walking down the street and heard a woman yell for him to come back, but he ...

MSN  ∙  March 9, 2026


Lebanon seeks direct peace talks with Israel, US and Israel skeptical
... agreement with Beirut, five sources familiar with the matter tell Axios. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  March 9, 2026


Source: Bears re-signing LT Braxton Jones on 1-year deal - MSN
(104.3 The Score) The Bears are re-signing left tackle Braxton Jones on a one-year deal, a source said. Jones, 26, started 44 games over four seasons with ...

MSN  ∙  March 9, 2026


Iran's border with Turkey offers a way out, but few are leaving for good
Fariba, a woman who asked to be identified only by her first name out of security concerns, was headed to İzmir in western Turkey to wait out the war with her ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 8, 2026


White House Removes Republican Member of N.T.S.B.
Inman said in a statement confirming his termination on Friday. Two other people familiar with the matter also confirmed Mr. Inman's firing. The news of his ...

New York Times  ∙  March 8, 2026


U.S. weighs sending special forces to seize Iran's nuclear stockpile
... sources with knowledge of the discussions. Why it matters: Preventing Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon is one of President Trump's stated war ...

Axios  ∙  March 8, 2026


Exclusive: Trump eyes surprise economic deal with Cuba - USA Today
The Trump administration is preparing a possible economic deal with Cuba, sources with knowledge of the administration's plans said.

USA Today  ∙  March 8, 2026


Trump vows to hit harder as Tehran says sorry to neighbors - Reuters
That's according to three sources with knowledge of Israel's talks with the factions. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard says it's hit three positions of ...

Reuters  ∙  March 8, 2026


US Considers Idea of Special Operation to Seize Iran's Uranium
... officials briefed on the matter. The US and Israel struck key nuclear facilities during last June's 12-day war. Uncertainty over Iran's highly enriched ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 8, 2026


Iran Elevates Khamenei's Son as Escalating Strikes Shake Region
... officials briefed on the matter. “They haven't been able to get to it and at some point, maybe we will,” Trump said late on Saturday during a briefing ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 8, 2026


Australia Weighs Gulf States' Request for Military Aid to Defend ...
... officials briefed on the matter. One of the stated aims of the attacks on Iran has been to rid the Islamic Republic of any capability to produce nuclear ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 8, 2026


Stocks and Bonds Slide Globally as Oil Tops $100: Markets Wrap
... officials briefed on the matter. The stock market's reaction has so far been restrained, with hopes lingering that strikes will remain contained in scope ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 8, 2026


Gate to Rihanna's home, an RV hit by bullets as suspect fired ...
The pop star was home, the source said. According to police, the suspect fired multiple rounds from inside her vehicle toward the celebrity's home. No ...

LA Times  ∙  March 8, 2026


What is 'Mother of Satan,' the explosive used in the botched Gracie ...
“All we did was get lucky,” the source said about the botched Gracie Mansion bombing. “They didn't get the right mixture or concentration. This is just luck no ...

New York Post  ∙  March 8, 2026