Anonymous Source Tracker

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


How Anger Erupted as Iranians Buried Protest Victims - The New ...
Kiarash has asked to be identified only by his first name to protect his family. On the 10th of January, Kiarash attended the burial of a family friend, who ...

New York Times  ∙  January 23, 2026


How the National Park Service Is Deleting American History - The ...
... people briefed on the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation. Officials viewed these films as implicit critiques of the ...

New York Times  ∙  January 23, 2026


100 clergy members arrested at Minneapolis airport amid protests ...
... people briefed on the matter. While the exact number ousted is unclear, two people familiar with the matter told MS NOW that the special agent in charge in ...

The Guardian  ∙  January 23, 2026


Kaz Daughtry, Eric Adams's Aide and ICE Liaison, Expected to Join ...
... with knowledge of the matter, who asked for anonymity to discuss personnel moves. Mr. Daughtry is expected to start in the new position as early as next ...

New York Times  ∙  January 23, 2026


Exclusive: China to offer LNG futures as soon as next month ...
China is set to offer domestic-listed, yuan-denominated liquefied natural gas (LNG) futures contracts as soon as next month, people with knowledge of the matter ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


BHP ships Jimblebar iron ore to Malaysia, Vietnam as China ban ...
Meanwhile, the Cape Yamabuki shipped roughly 75,000 tons of JMBF to Vietnam in December, according to Kpler data and two traders with knowledge of the matter.

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Databricks adding nearly $1.8B in new debt financing: report
... with knowledge of the matter. It also increased the size of its revolving loan to $3.65B, from $2...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


Software Maker Databricks Inks $1.8 Billion Financing Package ...
The company increased an existing delayed-draw term loan to $1.15 billion from $500 million, according to people with knowledge of the matter. It also ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 23, 2026


Hedge Fund Kyma Capital Returns 48% on Distressed Debt Bets ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. That marked the London-based investment firm's best yearly performance since it started ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 23, 2026


China informs Alibaba, others to prep for Nvidia H200 orders: report
... with knowledge of the matter. The companies are now cleared to discuss specifics like the amounts they would require. China will encourage companies to buy ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


Michigan Senate Special Election: early 2026 bellwether
... speaking on background. “That's why people are watching it as a potential bellwether.” The strategist said interest in the race has been building quietly ...

Washington Examiner  ∙  January 23, 2026


Brazil police target Rio pension fund in probe linked to Banco ...
Sources familiar with the matter said ‌the probe was related to Master, which was shut down in ​November by Brazil's central bank during a liquidity crisis ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


FBI agent who initially investigated fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis ...
... ICE shooting of Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

Yahoo  ∙  January 23, 2026


Indian Oil buys Angola, Brazil, UAE oil to replace Russian crude ...
... sources familiar with the matter said. Indian refiners are ‌recalibrating their strategies to shift away from top supplier Russia and boost imports from the ...

Yahoo  ∙  January 23, 2026


Indian Oil buys Angola, Brazil, UAE oil to replace Russian crude ...
... sources familiar with the matter sources familiar with the matter said. Indian refiners are recalibrating their strategies to ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Appeals court declines to order lower court to sign arrest warrants ...
One of the three judges said he felt there was probable cause to justify the arrests, according to court filings and sources familiar with the matter. The ...

CBS News  ∙  January 23, 2026


UK's Starmer names business adviser Chandra as special envoy to ...
Reuters had earlier cited two sources familiar with the matter as saying Chandra had been appointed. The Reuters Inside Track newsletter is your essential ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Advisors to rich say AI isn't a gamechanger for landing new clients
... requested anonymity to talk about client acquisition strategies. "Do I pay them $100,000 or do I talk to my IT team and figure out a way of doing it for ...

CNBC  ∙  January 23, 2026


CNBC Daily Open: 'TACO' trade boosts markets amid ongoing ...
Huang is expected to attend an Nvidia company party in Beijing on Monday, said one of the sources, who requested anonymity to speak about the trip. The trip ...

CNBC  ∙  January 23, 2026


Rieder's market support, Fed plans seen as boon for chair job
... requested anonymity requested anonymity to discuss private conversations. Expand article logo ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


Exclusive: Exxon's XTO unit seeks buyers for select Eagle Ford ...
The sources requested anonymity as the talks are confidential. An Exxon spokesperson said XTO Energy is exploring market interest for select Eagle Ford ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Trump's Fed Chair Search: Rick Rieder's Wall Street Ties Seen as ...
... requested anonymity to discuss private conversations. Rieder, one of four contenders to be Trump's pick to lead the central bank, has elicited positive ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 23, 2026


US threatens to starve Iraq of its oil dollars over Iranian influence ...
The sources requested anonymity to discuss private discussions. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. Since taking office a year ago, Trump has acted to weaken ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Feds arrest fugitive Olympic snowboarder accused of becoming ...
Two sources, who requested anonymity to discuss the pending case publicly, told The Times that Wedding negotiated his surrender. Advertisement. FBI Director ...

LA Times  ∙  January 23, 2026


Tech voices: Nvidia China chip sales, Amazon layoffs, TikTok
... people close to the matter. Related video: Trump-era AI push pays off as Nvidia hits historic growth, CEO says (Fox Business). Video Player is loading. Play ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


China turns scrutiny on Meta's $2B purchase of AI startup Manus
People close to the matter said the government is treating this seriously. Little-Known Things That Could Help With Bills If You're On Social Security · Ad.

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


China Deepens Review of Meta's Landmark $2 Billion Manus Buyout
... person familiar with the matter, who asked to remain unidentified discussing a sensitive issue. The startup has focused on international markets almost from ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 23, 2026


Trump Trade: Trump says won't use excessive force to obtain ...
... person familiar with the matter and a list of the guests. This marks the second time Moynihan has been left out of a gathering by the White House ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  January 23, 2026


Americans Are Spending Faster Than Their Incomes Are Rising ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. FBI Director Kash Patel resumed terminating and sidelining senior officials and agents from offices across the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 23, 2026


Under Pressure from Trump, Venezuela Agrees to Accept More U.S. ...
Maduro on Jan. 3, according to one of the U.S. officials. All the officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they said they were not authorized to ...

New York Times  ∙  January 23, 2026


Leeds submit bid for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen - The ...
Wolves sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, indicated the initial offer had been rejected.

New York Times  ∙  January 23, 2026


Trump Says U.S. 'Armada' Is Heading to Iran, Raising Pressure on ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss operational matters. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. The Air Force in the past week also sent a dozen F-15E ...

New York Times  ∙  January 23, 2026


US officials: More Ukraine, Russia talks coming next week - POLITICO
Both spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomatic issues. It's not clear at this point who from the three governments will be ...

Politico  ∙  January 23, 2026


Exclusive: Mexico weighs stopping oil shipments to Cuba amid ...
... sources familiar with the discussions. A U.S. blockade of oil tankers in Venezuela in December and the dramatic capture of President Nicolas Maduro this ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Exclusive: Israel aims to ensure more Palestinians are let out of ...
... sources briefed on the matter sources briefed on the matter said ahead of the border's expected ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Exclusive-Israel aims to ensure more Palestinians are let out of ...
... sources briefed on the matter said ahead of the ​border's expected opening next week. The head of a transitional Palestinian committee backed by the U.S. to ...

Yahoo  ∙  January 23, 2026


Report: Israel aims to ensure more Palestinians are let out of Gaza ...
... sources briefed on the matter told Reuters ahead of the border's expected opening next week. The head of a transitional Palestinian committee backed by the ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


US naphtha begin arriving in Venezuela to reanimate heavy oil ...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is in Shanghai, a person briefed on the matter said on Saturday, as the U.S. chip giant faces fierce competition from local rivals and ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Italy's Pirelli investor Camfin says it will not renew shareholder pact ...
Reuters reported last week that the top two investors were set to let their shareholder agreement lapse, according to two sources close to the matter.

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Exclusive: Ghana deal with Afreximbank gets official creditor ...
Sources close to the Club previously told Reuters that they made clear that Ghana's Afreximbank loan must be restructured in order for their sign-off. The ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Sources: Jets considering change to Tanner Engstrand's role; OC ...
In fact, sources close to Engstrand say that he has expressed in recent days that he doesn't anticipate calling plays this coming season. Advertisement.

Yahoo  ∙  January 23, 2026


Former veteran Sinopec executive to lead Singapore firm's crude oil ...
... firm Sino Crown International to build and lead its crude oil trading, two industry sources with knowledge of the hire said.

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Citigroup to lay off more employees in March
NEW YORK: Citigroup is expected to lay off more employees in March following a round of about 1,000 job cuts this month, according to two sources with knowledge ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


Chicago submits bids to host Democratic National Convention again ...
Chicago has submitted a pair of bids seeking to host the Democratic National Conventions in 2028 and 2032, according to multiple sources with knowledge of ...

Yahoo  ∙  January 23, 2026


Braskem Makes Interest Payment on Pandemic-Era Hybrid Bonds ...
Brazilian petrochemical giant Braskem SA paid interest due Friday on its so-called hybrid bonds, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 23, 2026


China Weighs Tighter Rules for Firms to List in Hong Kong ...
... mainland companies to sell shares in Hong Kong, after an offshore fundraising boom raised concerns over deal quality, people familiar with the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 23, 2026


FBI Agent Resigns After Trying to Investigate ICE Officer in Renee ...
... people familiar with the matter. The agent, Tracee Mergen, left her job as a supervisor in the F.B.I.'s Minneapolis field office after bureau leadership in ...

New York Times  ∙  January 23, 2026


Trump ushers in the era of 'Big America'—around the world and here ...
“Trump is in all of our heads,” the former CEO of one of Silicon Valley's largest companies told me, who declined to be identified for fear of offending the ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


Sebi accuses executives at EY, PwC and others of insider trading in ...
... declined to be named due to sensitivity of the matter. A show cause notice is SEBI's first step after a probe is completed, ‌and is meant to ‍seek responses ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


Return of national assessments at school draws opposing responses
Another parent who declined to be named, agreed that schools need time to prepare the facilities while ensuring teacher capacity and pupil readiness. “It's ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026