Anonymous Source Tracker

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


DOJ Launches Investigation Into Trump Accuser E. Jean Carroll - TIME
CNN first reported on the launch of the new probe, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter, and said that it will focus on whether Carroll ...

Time  ∙  May 28, 2026


If the Trump DOJ charges Carroll, expect her to file a vindictive ...
CNN first reported on the investigation, citing multiple unnamed sources familiar with the matter and specifying that the probe “is focused on whether ...

MS NOW  ∙  May 28, 2026


These Are Some of the Trump Justice Dept.'s Targets - ny times
Trump, on Wednesday became the latest subject of a criminal investigation by the department, according to two people with direct knowledge of the situation.

New York Times  ∙  May 28, 2026


Trump Administration Live Updates: Bessent Faces Reporters in ...
... people with direct knowledge of the situation. Howard Lutnick: Before becoming the commerce secretary, Lutnick controlled 818 companies. A review of their ...

New York Times  ∙  May 28, 2026


China works on AI token futures market, sources say, in race with US
China is designing a futures market for AI tokens, sources familiar with ​the matter said, as the country potentially takes a different tack to U.S. ...

Reuters  ∙  May 28, 2026


How private money helps bankroll the LAPD, enables access to ...
... requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. ... Police boosters have enjoyed special perks, according to the LAPD sources who ...

LA Times  ∙  May 28, 2026


BP's Ousted Chair Says Conduct Issues Never Raised During Tenure
... requested anonymity said there had been complaints about aggressive behavior by Manifold toward employees, as well as of mishandling sensitive information ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 28, 2026


Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll over ...
... on condition of anonymity on condition of anonymity. The investigation is examining whether Carroll committed perjury in a ...

NPR  ∙  May 28, 2026


A Draft U.S.-Iran Plan Is Said to Be on the Table. Here's What to Know.
... on condition of anonymity in order to discuss the draft. An end to the fighting, but for how long? The agreement is likely to stipulate terms for a ...

New York Times  ∙  May 28, 2026


EU envoy seeks more vessels to secure Hormuz navigation once ...
The official was speaking on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to talk publicly about the negotiations. Shipping costs increased after the ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 28, 2026


Exclusive: Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported ...
Out of fear of retaliation, he spoke on condition of anonymity, as did two other deportees interviewed by The Associated Press. The Trump administration ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 28, 2026


India's Narendra Modi drops eviction bombshell on colonial-era elite ...
One government official, speaking off the record, confirmed that the club's reputation for dissent had made it a target. “The government doesn't think that ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 28, 2026


Police search for armed suspect linked to 3 Puna homicides - MSN
Another area resident, who did not want to be identified, revealed that Baker “was having a lot of confrontations with the people that stay here. He was ...

MSN  ∙  May 28, 2026


Justice Department opens investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean ...
The investigation into E. Jean Carroll is being handled by the U.S. Attorney's office in Chicago, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke ...

NPR  ∙  May 28, 2026


Federal inquiry into E Jean Carroll part of investigation into Reid ...
A second person familiar with the matter said the Hoffman-entity investigation involves potential money-laundering conspiracy and obstruction. The ...

The Guardian  ∙  May 28, 2026


DOJ opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of ...
According to a person familiar with the matter, the Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E.

Washington Post  ∙  May 28, 2026


Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who ...
... person familiar with the matter. The person who confirmed the existence of the investigation was not authorized to publicly discuss an ongoing inquiry and ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 28, 2026


Germany's RWE mulls raising stake in Amprion, source says - Reuters
RWE , Germany's biggest power producer, is ​considering buying further shares in power ‌network operator Amprion, a person familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  May 28, 2026


Jana Pushes Fintech Alkami to Reboot Sales Process - Bloomberg
Jana Partners is pushing Alkami Technology Inc. to restart a sales process, according to a person familiar with the matter, after the financial technology ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 28, 2026


China Sells $885 Million of Green Bonds in Hong Kong Debut
It sold 3 billion yuan each of three- and five-year notes, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified. The bonds will ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 28, 2026


Trump administration in talks to fund US drone companies, WSJ ...
... ​including Unusual Machines and Sequoia Capital-backed Neros, the Wall Street ‌Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  May 28, 2026


DOJ probes Reid Hoffman's nonprofit, funding of E. Jean Carroll's ...
Jean Carroll, the advice columnist who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault, according to two people familiar with the matter. The investigation ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 28, 2026


ByteDance developing custom CPU chips to support AI ... - Reuters
... AI infrastructure needs, three people familiar with the matter said, as ‌surging chip prices and prolonged supply shortages constrain its expansion plans.

Reuters  ∙  May 28, 2026


Japan state-backed fund considering sale of chipmaking materials ...
Japan Investment ‌Corp (JIC), a state-backed fund, is considering selling JSR, two people familiar with the matter said, two years after it took the maker ...

Reuters  ∙  May 28, 2026


Drone stocks surge on report Pentagon considering stakes in the ...
The Pentagon has held months of discussions with a group of drone companies about potential funding deals, people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street ...

CNBC  ∙  May 28, 2026


The internet addiction clinic where teens go for rehab - The Australian
Luke, who did not wish to be identified by his full name, was a semester into his undergraduate degree in political science and business at the prestigious ...

The Australian  ∙  May 28, 2026


Two Osun undergraduates killed in suspected cult attack - MSN
... did not want to be named because of the sensitive nature of the incident told our correspondent that the attack stemmed...

MSN  ∙  May 28, 2026


Two suspected Plateau cultists arrested, drugs seized - MSN
A police source who did not want to be named because of the sensitive nature of the incident told our correspondent that the attack stemmed... Pressure ...

MSN  ∙  May 28, 2026


Ukraine says another Nigerian killed fighting for Russian forces - MSN
A police source who did not want to be named because of the sensitive nature of the incident told our correspondent that the attack stemmed... This Portable ...

MSN  ∙  May 28, 2026


Five die, 10 injured in Ogun lone crash - MSN
A police source who did not want to be named because of the sensitive nature of the incident told our correspondent that the attack stemmed... Shop now and ...

MSN  ∙  May 28, 2026


Israel: Strike kills newly installed head of Hamas' armed wing - MSN
A police source who did not want to be named because of the sensitive nature of the incident told our correspondent that the attack stemmed... Book with ...

MSN  ∙  May 28, 2026


Ogun plans Amotekun, vigilante deployment to secure schools - MSN
A police source who did not want to be named because of the sensitive nature of the incident told our correspondent that the attack stemmed... Side Sleepers ...

MSN  ∙  May 28, 2026


Exclusive: Ousted BP Chair met activist shareholder Elliott without ...
... Elliott Management during his tenure without telling fellow board members directly, two sources ​with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  May 28, 2026


Bridgepoint Raises €5 Billion for European Direct Lending Fund
... raise about €5 billion ($5.8 billion) to target financing opportunities in Europe's direct lending market, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 28, 2026


Actis Raises $2.5 Billion at Energy Fund's First Close - Bloomberg.com
Actis has raised $2.5 billion at first close for its flagship energy fund, putting it about 40% of the way to its goal, people with knowledge of the matter ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 28, 2026


Fidelity International's China head resigns after one-year stint
... with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the Iran war ...

Reuters  ∙  May 28, 2026


Where Do E. Jean Carroll's Lawsuits Against President Trump Stand?
Carroll's legal costs, according to people with knowledge of the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the inquiry. The inquiry comes as ...

New York Times  ∙  May 28, 2026


US, Iran Reach Tentative 60-Day Truce Extension - Bloomberg
... with knowledge of the matter said, raising hopes the three-month conflict may finally be edging toward a resolution. Donald Trump has yet to agree to the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 28, 2026


BP set to take over offshore natural gas project in Azerbaijan ...
Sign up here. The three sources said ​Azerbaijan's state energy company SOCAR and BP would ‌announce ⁠the agreement on the offshore Babek field on ...

Reuters  ∙  May 28, 2026


PBOC tells Chinese banks to boost May lending as credit ... - Reuters
... sources said. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with ... Complicating the picture, banks have been tightening loan issuance to small and ...

Reuters  ∙  May 28, 2026


Oil prices: U.S. strikes in Iran revive fear over Strait of Hormuz - CNBC
President Trump still needs to approve the MOU, the sources said. The apparent MOU came hours after the U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes. In this ...

CNBC  ∙  May 28, 2026


US to send citizens exposed to Ebola to quarantine camp in Kenya ...
... senior administration officials said on Thursday. The World Health Organization declared the Bundibugyo strain of ​Ebola, for which there is no approved ...

Reuters  ∙  May 28, 2026


US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya to open Friday - The Hill
... senior administration officials said. “Part of them are individuals who have already cared for Ebola in the past. They faced this threat, they know what ...

The Hill  ∙  May 28, 2026


Quarantine Unit for Americans Exposed to Ebola to Open in Kenya ...
Senior administration officials said patients who test positive for Ebola will be able to begin receiving monoclonal antibodies to treat the virus while at ...

New York Times  ∙  May 28, 2026


Kenya facility for Americans exposed to Ebola to open on Friday
... senior administration officials said. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Kenyan President William Ruto spoke Thursday about the outbreak, according to a ...

The Hill  ∙  May 28, 2026


US says deal reached with Kenya on Ebola quarantine facility ... - MSN
In a conference call with reporters, senior administration officials said more than 30 U.S. public-health officers were en route to staff the 50-bed unit ...

MSN  ∙  May 28, 2026


Trump appointees push $250 banknote with his portrait
The employees spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retribution. As part of the effort, Beach in August and September provided bureau staff with ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 28, 2026


Bare-Knuckle Tactics and Brash Promises: How Howard Lutnick ...
... on the condition of anonymity to describe private discussions. What happened next would leave them flabbergasted, with billions of dollars fewer than they ...

New York Times  ∙  May 28, 2026


DOJ launches criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll, source says
The source said the prosecutors' move is based on a 2022 deposition statement by the former Elle magazine columnist that she received no outside funding for ...

Reuters  ∙  May 28, 2026


Groq raising up to $650 million from existing investors, source says
... the source said. Existing shareholders will receive the remaining cash distributions and then have ​the opportunity to ​invest ⁠in a new company, as per the ...

Reuters  ∙  May 28, 2026