Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Fed has not yet complied with subpoenas as Powell probe continues
... a person familiar with the situation told CNBC. The probe of Powell is continuing, according to that person, who spoke hours before the Fed is set to reveal ...

CNBC  ∙  January 28, 2026


Artemi Panarin won't play for the Rangers through the Olympic break ...
... a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team did not announce ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  January 28, 2026


NBC News Author Julia Ainsley
... a person familiar with the situation. 1d ago. news. /. Justice Department · news. /. Justice Department · Questions swirl around federal government's plan to ...

NBC News  ∙  January 28, 2026


Duke's Scheyer Joins Growing List Calling for Stronger Enforcement
... a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team did not announce ...

Yahoo  ∙  January 28, 2026


Why FOX wouldn't allow St. John's to play in a high-profile college ...
John's] from playing in the CBS Classic,” said a source close to St. John's leadership. FOX holds major Big East broadcast rights as the lead network ...

Yahoo  ∙  January 28, 2026


Looming US rule changes may curb pregnant worker supports - MSN
"It does feel good to have a new job, but it's still in the back of my mind now," said Kennisha, who asked to be identified by her first name only due to fear ...

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


Google Backs Tesla Co-Founder's Redwood at $6 Billion Valuation
The funding round still values Redwood at more than $6 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because the information ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 28, 2026


Ecuador says ICE agent tried to enter consulate in Minneapolis
... asked not to be named, citing a fear of retribution by the federal government. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The agents "weren't able to enter the ...

Reuters  ∙  January 28, 2026


Swiss Government Bets on UBS Climb-Down in Capital Deadlock
... asked not to be named discussing internal deliberations. That would entail an estimated $23 billion headline increase in UBS's capital requirements, albeit ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 28, 2026


UK examines whether Trump has power to derail Chagos deal - MSN
Ministers are also trying to establish if the US administration intends to veto the deal over the Chagos Islands, according to a person familiar with the matter ...

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


Report: Two DHS agents put on leave over Minneapolis shooting
Other GOP lawmakers are speaking off the record about how they are worried protests will only lead to more bloodshed, and that the Republican party has ...

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


Israel marks return of final hostage's remains after over 2 years of war
Two U.S. officials, who insisted on anonymity per the rules of a call setup by the White House, credited Egypt, Qatar and Turkey with helping to get Hamas to ...

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


NBA trade deadline 2026 live updates - The New York Times
As several rival executives agreed during fascinating discussions about the Giannis Antetokounmpo saga — they were granted anonymity in exchange for their ...

New York Times  ∙  January 28, 2026


Doctors, veterans fear near-total abortion ban at VA will put women's ...
Another doctor in the VA system who also declined to be named for fear of retaliation worries about a chilling effect from the new ban on abortion counseling.

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


Bodies still in wreckage of private jet crash killing six - MSN
A source familiar with the situation told CNN that a Bombardier Challenger 650 business jet was involved in the crash. Travelers have been advised to avoid ...

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


Saudi Arabia weighs expansion of premium residency program to ...
... projects and top students, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila.

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


How a Silicon Valley Startup Became a Crypto Lifeline for Venezuela
... a person familiar with the matter. The partner recently took steps to end the Kontigo relationship, the person said. Advertisement. Installations at the El ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  January 28, 2026


Meta scrambled to silence a tell-all book. Now it's a bestseller. - MSN
... a person familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to avoid legal issues. The order also bars her from talking with lawmakers in the ...

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


Kalshi's valuation marked up to $11B after $1B funding round - MSN
... a person familiar with the matter a person familiar with the matter. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Paradigm, Anthos Capital and ...

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


SoftBank in talks to invest up to US$30bil more in OpenAI - MSN
TOKYO: SoftBank is in discussions to invest up to an additional US$30 billion in OpenAI, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. Side ...

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


Tesla co-founder's company gets Google as investor at $6 billion ...
The funding round still values Redwood at more than $6 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because the information ...

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


Drone strikes in Ethiopia's Tigray kill one amid fears of renewed ...
Both asked not to be named, the Reuters news agency reported. It was not immediately clear what the trucks were carrying. TPLF-affiliated news outlet Dimtsi ...

Yahoo  ∙  January 28, 2026


CNN.com - Transcripts
But blue areas, not so much, perhaps not surprisingly, not surprisingly, and also some of the people in the -- who worked on the film asked not to be named in ...

None  ∙  January 28, 2026


MP 'saddened' at impending closure of Doncaster Direct Line office
Last week, one member of staff, who asked not to be named, said: “They've said the office will be open until 2026 - but this will impact so many people.

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


Staff fend off ICE agents trying to enter Minneapolis Ecuador consulate
... asked not to be named, citing a fear of retribution by the federal government. More on World. 1 person shot, in critical condition in incident involving U.S. ...

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


"I thought I was going to die": Former partner of ex-champion boxer ...
His ex-partner and mother of his children, who asked not to be named, spoke to the Manchester Evening News as he began his time behind bars. She said they ...

Yahoo  ∙  January 28, 2026


Neighbor reveals chilling details just before Studio City homeowner ...
The woman, who did not want to be identified, said she instantly had a bad feeling when she awoke around 4 a.m. to a black Chevy “rumbling” across from her ...

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


A24 acquires Olivia Wilde's 'The Invite' in a major deal out of ... - MSN
... requested anonymity due to the sensitive matter. One factor for Wilde was a preference for a traditional theatrical release. Getting Approved for 1 of These ...

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


Sheriff leading Guthrie investigation spotted at basketball game as ...
The source of the photos, who requested anonymity, slammed Nanos for attending the game while the search continues. "I think it wasn't a good move. This ...

Fox News  ∙  January 28, 2026


USC faces brutal Big Ten football slate in 2026 - MSN
But with two byes already baked into the Trojans' schedule, a person familiar with the situation but not authorized to speak publicly told The Times that ...

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


Artemi Panarin won't play for the Rangers through the Olympic break ...
... a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associa...

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


SoftBank in talks to invest up to $30 billion more in OpenAI - MSN
... declined to be identified as the information had not been publicly...

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


SoftBank in talks to invest up to $30 billion more in OpenAI: Report
The source declined to be identified as the information had not been publicly disclosed. Seeking to improve SoftBank's position in the artificial ...

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


New Archbishop of Canterbury has 'encouraging' conversations with ...
NSA detected foreign intelligence phone call about a person close to a person close to ...

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


Minneapolis retreat could undercut Democrats' message as ... - Yahoo
A person close to the Trump administration, granted anonymity to discuss private conversations, said the deescalation in Minneapolis will help avoid “major ...

Yahoo  ∙  January 28, 2026


Bellevue assisted living facility relies on generator for three days ...
A woman whose mother lives at the facility said her mother has remained in her room bundled up during the cold weather. The woman asked to remain anonymous ...

MSN  ∙  January 28, 2026


Bucks County nurse facing child abuse charges after allegedly ...
The Bensalem parents, who asked to remain anonymous, said they had no idea the nurse, identified as 58-year-old Cindy Desser of Jamison, was already facing ...

Yahoo  ∙  January 28, 2026


Invasion Day 'explosive' device hidden inside Disney Frozen sock ...
The woman, who did not want to be identified, said on Tuesday afternoon she was still in shock. Expand article logo Continue reading. "My colleague and I ...

MSN  ∙  January 27, 2026


US planning CIA foothold in post-Maduro Venezuela, CNN reports ...
... presence in Venezuela after ousting former President Nicolas Maduro, CNN reported on Tuesday citing sources familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  January 27, 2026


Extra Scrutiny of FEMA Aid to States Has Created a $17 Billion ...
... requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. FEMA has barred staff from discussing review timelines with state officials who ask ...

New York Times  ∙  January 27, 2026


Dem lawmaker makes 'solidarity' trip to Minneapolis hours before ...
“The Minneapolis trip was a very clever move by Lasher — for that district at this time,” the official, who requested anonymity, said. “Mainstream Democrats ...

New York Post  ∙  January 27, 2026


Trump Holds 2-Hour Meeting With Noem Amid Backlash to ...
... with knowledge of the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity. Tyler Pager is a White House correspondent for The Times, covering President Trump and his ...

New York Times  ∙  January 27, 2026


HSBC tops $300 billion market value for first time | Reuters
... people close to the matter told Reuters. The FTSE 350 (.FTNMX301010) , opens new tab banking index has risen 6% this year, outpacing euro zone peers (.SX7E) ...

Reuters  ∙  January 27, 2026


UK banks defy gloom with higher interest rates and robust quality
... ‌people close to the matter said.HSBC is expected to lift its return on tangible equity (ROTE) outlook – a key measure of profitability – above its current ...

MSN  ∙  January 27, 2026


The Man Who Almost Replaced Warren Buffett - WSJ
... people close to the matter. He remains active as an investor, according to a friend. Write to Gregory Zuckerman at Gregory.Zuckerman@wsj.com. Advertisement.

Wall Street Journal  ∙  January 27, 2026


MUFG Weighs Insurer-Friendly SRT Tied to $2.5 Billion of Loans ...
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. Japan's largest bank is speaking with investors about an SRT tied to around $2.5 ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 27, 2026


Analytics Firm Patsnap Said to Weigh Dual Listing in Hong Kong ...
Patsnap, an intellectual-property data provider, is mulling a dual listing in Hong Kong and Singapore, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 27, 2026


US links security guarantees for Ukraine to peace deal ceding territory
... people familiar with the matter said. But they risk being too vague to satisfy Kyiv yet also too broad for Russia, one of the people added. The Kremlin ...

Financial Times  ∙  January 27, 2026


Commanders set to hire Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator
... person familiar with the matter confirmed Monday night. The person spoke with The Washington Post on the condition of anonymity because the move had not ...

MSN  ∙  January 27, 2026


Ford and General Motors in talks with First Brands over rescue ...
While the deal could still fall apart, one person familiar with the matter said the talks were near the “finish line”. First Brands, Ford and General Motors ...

Financial Times  ∙  January 27, 2026