Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Traders Rush to Dump Software Loans That Began Year at 100 Cents
... asked not to be named because the levels aren't public. Those loans were all being quoted around 100 cents on the dollar as of Dec. 31. The latest catalyst ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 24, 2026


US women's gold medal-winning hockey team declines Trump State ...
... a person familiar with the situation told the AP. Most of the players were not scheduled to arrive in North America following the Olympic Games's closing ...

The Hill  ∙  February 24, 2026


Developer Behind London's One Hyde Park Gets $55 Million ... - WSJ
... a person familiar with the situation. THE SELLERS: The Candys own properties around the world, and at one point lived in the Bahamas. They bought the Upper ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  February 24, 2026


Mayor invites US women's hockey team to Denver for championship ...
A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that the women's players didn't learn of the president's invite until late Sunday night ...

MSN  ∙  February 24, 2026


Kash Patel's use of the FBI jet sparks outrage. Here's why he ... - CNN
... a person briefed on the matter. Vehicles drive past a charred ...

None  ∙  February 24, 2026


PwC clashes with boutique consultancy founded by former executive
A person close to PwC said that the firm only sent legal letters when it suspected a breach of its partnership agreement. Unity Advisory and Warburg Pincus ...

Financial Times  ∙  February 24, 2026


What Trump does — and doesn't say — in State of the Union could ...
A person close to the White House, granted anonymity to speak candidly, said the president needs to connect his immigration agenda to public safety, while ...

Politico  ∙  February 24, 2026


Iran issues death sentence linked to January unrest, source says
... a source close to a source close to the man's family said. The source told Reuters on Tuesday that Iran's judiciary had not yet ...

Reuters  ∙  February 24, 2026


US envoy calls French minister after foreign ministry snub, source says
... Tuesday and said he did not want to interfere in the public debate, a day after snubbing a summons at the foreign ministry, a source close to the minister said.

Reuters  ∙  February 24, 2026


Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe a serious doubt for Champions ...
A source close to the club indicated that a final decision on his participation would take place on Wednesday after discussions between Mbappe and Madrid ...

New York Times  ∙  February 24, 2026


4 years into Russian invasion, fundamental sticking points on ...
"The [remaining] 5% is the bulk of the substance," a source close to the Ukrainian government, who did not wish to be named given the sensitivity of the ...

ABC News  ∙  February 24, 2026


Melania Trump's guests for State of the Union address include stand ...
... a source close to her told The Post. Both young women are accomplished in ... First spouses from all the world will be invited to join Trump in Washington DC on ...

New York Post  ∙  February 24, 2026


Savannah Guthrie says family is offering $1 million reward after ...
... a source close to the family. The family decided to offer the reward after careful consultation and coordination with law enforcement, the source said. The ...

NBC News  ∙  February 24, 2026


What's being said by sources close to Yan Diomande amid Chelsea ...
... a source close to the player, who also shared what's currently on his mind. Both clubs are reportedly keen on the midfielder following his standout season ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 24, 2026


Sinners studio say they raised N-word use with Bafta immediately as ...
A source close to Warner Bros has said that executives were assured the slur would be removed before broadcast, while search engine remove AI-generated ...

The Guardian  ∙  February 24, 2026


Griezmann in talks to join MLS side Orlando City: source
France World Cup-winning attacker Antoine Griezmann is holding talks with Major League Soccer's Orlando City, a source close to the discussions told AFP on ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 24, 2026


Bruised and Unpopular, President Seeks a Reset at the State of the ...
... according to a person briefed on the meeting. Mr. Amodei insisted his company had never objected to or interfered with legitimate military operations. A ...

New York Times  ∙  February 24, 2026


Mbappe to miss Madrid's Champions League clash against Benfica
... of a knee injury, AFP learned on Tuesday from a source close to the team. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila. The ...

MSN  ∙  February 24, 2026


Melania Trump unveils her young State of the Union guests in a ...
A source close to the First Lady revealed to the Daily Mail that sitting alongside Mrs. Trump while President Donald Trump addresses Congress will be ...

MSN  ∙  February 24, 2026


Griezmann in talks to join MLS side Orlando City
MIAMI: French World Cup-winning striker Antoine Griezmann is in talks to join Major League Soccer's Orlando City, a source close to the talks told AFP Monday.

MSN  ∙  February 24, 2026


Melania 'Doc' Brazenly Used Rocker's Song Without Permission
A source close to Mick Jagger isn't sure that the musician approved the use of ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 24, 2026


Anthropic offered Pentagon ability to use AI systems for missile ...
... a person familiar with the matter said, requesting anonymity to speak about private discussions. NBC News Icon. Subscribe to read this story ad-free. Get ...

NBC News  ∙  February 24, 2026


Hegseth warns Anthropic to let the military use the company's AI ...
... according to a person familiar with their meeting Tuesday. Anthropic makes the chatbot Claude and is the last of its peers to not supply its technology to a ...

Newsday  ∙  February 24, 2026


Iran strikes threaten to deplete US weapons supplies - Politico
... according to a person familiar with the conversations. But the fears have magnified in recent weeks as the Pentagon amassed the largest military buildup in ...

Politico  ∙  February 24, 2026


North Texas resident wins $2 million prize in Texas Lottery scratch ...
The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, purchased the lottery ticket at Tom Thumb at 4848 Preston Road in Frisco, lottery officials said in a news release.

MSN  ∙  February 24, 2026


Trump will lay out his midterm agenda at the State of the Union
... insisted on anonymity to discuss the speech. The official said it would be one of many announcements related to the economy. Data centers tend to use large ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 24, 2026


Paramount sweetens offer for Warner Bros; What's in the new bid?
A Reuters report, citing a source close to the matter, said that Paramount has submitted a higher offer for Warner Bros, ratcheting up efforts to derail the ...

MSN  ∙  February 24, 2026


Taylor Frankie Paul seen attacking ex boyfriend with chair in newly ...
A source close to Paul, who spoke to NBC News on Tuesday, said that the founder of “MomTok” had been trying to handle the investigation privately because of ...

NBC News  ∙  February 24, 2026


Cousins linked to Rams amid QB gap - MSN
Draft could offer developmental option. Cousins' interest in Rams is clear. A source close to the situation says Kirk Cousins has a 'deep desire' to join the ...

MSN  ∙  February 24, 2026


Elderly tourist killed in Goa after speeding Thar rams his vehicle ...
... declined to be named, said. Read more news like this on HindustanTimes.com. Sponsored Content. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Pillow Trick ...

MSN  ∙  February 24, 2026


Tata Sons puts N Chandrasekaran's reappointment on hold after ...
... sources familiar with the matter. The report said Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata was the only board member who did not support Chandrasekaran's ...

MSN  ∙  February 24, 2026


Chevrolet Targets 2029 Start for Next-Generation C9 Corvette ...
Sources familiar with the matter indicate that production of the C9 Corvette is currently scheduled to begin during the 2029 calendar year. The next ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 24, 2026


How Korea's President Turned Its Market Into the World's Best ...
No, what bothers him — according to interviews with over half a dozen people close to Lee, many of whom requested anonymity to discuss private conversations ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 23, 2026


Violence erupts in Mexico amid military operation that reportedly ...
A federal official, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, told the Associated Press that the Mexican army killed ...

CBS News  ∙  February 23, 2026


US military begins withdrawing from main base in northeast Syria ...
U.S. forces began pulling out of their largest base in northeastern Syria on Monday, two Syrian military and security sources said, part of a wider ...

Reuters  ∙  February 23, 2026


Top Noem aide entered cockpit before firing pilot over missing ...
When the pilot walked back into the cabin later in the flight, the two sources said, Lewandowski asked who should be fired because Noem's blanket had been ...

Reuters  ∙  February 23, 2026


Saudi Aramco sells first Jafurah condensate cargoes to US firms ...
... billion Jafurah gas plant to U.S. majors and an Indian refiner as it prepares to export its first cargo later this month, four trade sources said.

Reuters  ∙  February 23, 2026


Top Noem aide entered cockpit before firing pilot over missing ...
When the pilot walked back ​into the cabin later in the flight, the two sources said, Lewandowski asked who should be fired because Noem's blanket had been ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 23, 2026


India, US reschedule chief negotiators meeting on interim trade deal
... meeting of their chief negotiators, supposed to be held in Washington from Monday, to finalise the text for the interim trade pact, sources said on Sunday.

MSN  ∙  February 23, 2026


Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 1st Deputy Counsel Shot in the Head in ...
Enough young, innocent people have died, and it must stop now.” No suspects were in custody, police sources said. ABC News. Sponsored ...

ABC News  ∙  February 23, 2026


Satellite Operator Eutelsat Seeks €1.5 Billion to Refinance Debt
... person familiar with the matter. The company will use the proceeds to fully redeem its €600 million 2.25% notes due 2027 and its €600 million notes 9.75 ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 23, 2026


Commercial Bank of Qatar Readies First AT1 Bond in Five Years
has mandated banks for a planned dollar-denominated perpetual sale of the junior subordinated notes, according to a person familiar with the matter. The ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 23, 2026


Chad closes border with Sudan after clashes kill five soldiers | Reuters
The two sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak to the media, said more Chadian troops were being deployed to the ...

Reuters  ∙  February 23, 2026


U.S. Forest Service Stops Issuing Firefighter Pants That Contain PFAS
A wildland firefighter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect their employment said last week that incident management teams had been asking the ...

ProPublica  ∙  February 23, 2026


South Sudan villagers killed after being lured from homes with ...
... on the condition of anonymity due to fear of retaliation. “They gathered them in a luak” said one witness, referring to a traditional mud hut used to house ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 23, 2026


Biden projects optimism in cancer fight, but some close friends worry
Four people close to Biden who have spoken with him in recent months, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive details, said there have ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 23, 2026


India's rupee support tool turns pressure point; $7 billion NDF ...
They did not want to be identified since they were not authorised to speak publicly. "The pressure on account of forward book maturities could persist for ...

Reuters  ∙  February 23, 2026


India's rupee support tool turns pressure point; $7 billion NDF ...
They did not want to be identified since they were not authorised to speak publicly. "The pressure ‌on account of forward book maturities could ⁠persist for ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 23, 2026


Deadly Springfield house fire under investigation after neighbors ...
They did not want to be identified for their safety. Advertisement. Advertisement. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<. One neighbor described the moments ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 23, 2026


At least 2 injured in large apartment fire in East Garfield Park ...
A woman, who did not want to be identified, was nostalgic about the apartment complex she once called home as flames devoured the building. More in U.S.. 11 ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 23, 2026