Anonymous Source Tracker

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


ESPN Layoffs: List of Jobs Cut With Reports Ryan Clark Let Go
He joined ESPN as an analyst in 2015, following a 13-year NFL career. A person familiar with the situation said that Clark was originally scheduled to be ...

Newsweek  ∙  July 21, 2026


Indian steelmakers pivot home as Europe tightens imports, China ...
Mills could seek anti-dumping measures to curb cheap imports, especially from China, said the official, who declined to be named because of the sensitivity of ...

Reuters  ∙  July 21, 2026


Greg Sankey confirms SEC breakaway talk is real amid NCAA standoff
It's not a rumor from an anonymous source. It's the SEC commissioner saying it out loud at one of college football's biggest annual events. The frustration ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2026


Trump courts Republican senators to support Todd Blanche - MSN
The publication quoted an anonymous source linked to the nomination process who said Tillis will wind up voting to support Blanche, stating “Tillis, we think, ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2026


Health expert claims Donald Trump may not have much time left - MSN
The latest speculation stems from comments by physical therapist Adam James, who claimed to have received information from an anonymous source about Trump's ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2026


U.S., China to hold AI talks in September, Reuters sources say - CNBC
... asked not to be named as the information is not public. Continue Reading. The talks would be led on the U.S. side by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, four ...

CNBC  ∙  July 21, 2026


US, China to hold AI talks in September, sources say - Reuters
... asked not to be named as the information is not public. The dates, however, have not been finalised, they said. Make sense of global markets with the ...

Reuters  ∙  July 21, 2026


Some Asian Buyers Still Sending Ships Into Red Sea For Saudi Oil
... asked not to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter. Three of those companies are continuing to send ships to Yanbu port, according to some of ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 21, 2026


Victoria Debt Deal Faces Opposition From HSBC Bank
... asked not to be identified. More From Bloomberg. An S&P 500 chart. HSBC's Kettner Sees Risk of Pullback in Stocks Before Midterms. updated less than a minute ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 21, 2026


JPMorgan, other US banks set to help finance Japan's $550 billion ...
... declined to be identified as the discussions were confidential. Reuters was not able to learn how much funding the U.S. banks could potentially ​supply or ...

Reuters  ∙  July 21, 2026


Gritt exits stealth with $32 million for robots to build solar plants
TechCrunch spoke to one Gritt customer who declined to be identified for competitive reasons, but who was enthusiastic about the system's ability to improve his ...

Yahoo  ∙  July 21, 2026


Mabrey and Howard lead a loaded WNBA All-Star 3-point contest in ...
Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu and Kayla McBride all declined invitations to participate according to a person familiar with the decision. The person spoke ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  July 21, 2026


Mabrey and Howard lead a loaded WNBA All-Star 3-point contest in ...
Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu and Kayla McBride all declined invitations to participate according to a person familiar with the decision. The person spoke ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 21, 2026


Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods - NPR
The official insisted on anonymity on a call with reporters to preview the president's actions and said that Trump signed three proclamations to launch the ...

NPR  ∙  July 21, 2026


Iran War Live Updates - The New York Times
... insisted on anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomacy. The agreement is expected to be formally signed and announced on Wednesday. U.S. and Saudi officials ...

New York Times  ∙  July 21, 2026


Egypt in talks with energy majors for multi-year LNG supply deal ...
... liquefied natural gas per month for at least three years, three trading and industry sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  July 21, 2026


DOJ is quietly investigating Cory Mills - MS NOW
Cory Mills, R-Fla., according to two sources familiar with the matter, adding to the mounting legal and ethical scrutiny facing the embattled congressman.

MS NOW  ∙  July 21, 2026


New Disney layoffs hit Pixar's Bay Area animation studio
Fewer than 10% of the animation studio's employees were affected, according to a person familiar with the cuts who spoke on background because the company was ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  July 21, 2026


New Disney layoffs hit Pixar's Bay Area animation studio - MSN
... spoke on background spoke on background ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2026


One Nation memo banning leaks to the media is immediately ... - MSN
'Do not agree to speak "off the record". There is no such thing in practice. 'Refer the enquiry immediately to the national office.' The directive also said ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2026


As Lady Vols rebuild after down year, Zee Spearman's arrests raise ...
Two people with direct knowledge of the Lady Vols women's basketball program said Caldwell was aware of Spearman's arrest when it occurred.In a statement to ...

USA Today  ∙  July 21, 2026


Google reportedly developing 'Frozen v2' chip with Gemini's ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. Engineers on the project have projected that the chip could serve six to ten times more tokens per unit of power ...

Yahoo  ∙  July 21, 2026


After a weekend of gunfire, Minneapolis again searches for solution ...
An employee, who declined to give his name out of fear for his safety, wiped away tears as he explained how two co-workers were shot. “One of our employees ...

Star Tribune  ∙  July 21, 2026


DNC members set to discuss early primary calendar this week in DC
The recommendation from the committee would then go to the full DNC for a vote in Austin, Texas, next month, the source said. South Carolina and Nevada are ...

The Hill  ∙  July 21, 2026


Pete Hegseth testifies at hearing on Iran funding, says war cost ...
... the source said. While the US and Iran have engaged in fighting around the Strait of Hormuz that leads into the Persian Gulf, slowing shipping to a trickle ...

CNN  ∙  July 21, 2026


Indian Refiners Halt Iraq Oil Loadings on Rising Hormuz Risk
... mounting security risks in the Strait of Hormuz make it increasingly difficult to ensure safety of vessels, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  July 21, 2026


AI & Tech Brief: Blackburn's AI meeting in the Oval Office
... on the condition of anonymity. Here's what went down: Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) went to the White House to pitch President Donald Trump on her ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 21, 2026


The Pentagon, sinking billions into Iran war, is quickly running short ...
... on the condition of anonymity to candidly describe the budget constraints. And the collapsed ceasefire with Iran could further strain the military's budget ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 21, 2026


"Online squabbles" and "childish behaviour" criticised after a string ...
The resident, who did not want to be named, said: “I'm honestly shocked to see this level of childish behaviour from councillors, and the back-and-forth 'he ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2026


Fury as traveller family who are 'nowhere to be seen' apply for ... - MSN
As the trees were felled in 2022, one - who, like others who spoke to this newspaper, did not want to be named fearing retaliation - said they were ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2026


With Another Storm On the Way, Businesses Brace for More Flooding
The man, who did not want his name used for safety reasons, said it's terrible to live in fear every time a storm passes, and expressed hope that the city ...

New York Times  ∙  July 21, 2026


Illinois speaker defends handling of Harry Benton complaint
The Tribune is not identifying the woman because she has requested anonymity and is a victim of sexual harassment. Welch's meetings with Democratic members ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  July 21, 2026


US Set to Impose New Tariffs by Friday With Stopgap to Expire
... requested anonymity to discuss the plans before they're public. More From Bloomberg. President Trump Meets With Israeli PM Netanyahu At His Palm Beach Estate.

Bloomberg  ∙  July 21, 2026


US military completes 11th night of strikes on Iran as attacks ...
Momeni, Iran's interior minister, met Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir , according to two officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 21, 2026


A new threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen the Iran war and put ...
... on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to media. They said vessels would first be warned not to cross designated boundaries in ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 21, 2026


Pakistan seeks $10 billion fund from US after mediating Iran talks ...
Pakistan has asked the United States for a $10 billion exchange stabilization facility, according to two sources briefed on the matter, which, if approved, ...

Reuters  ∙  July 21, 2026


Gordie Howe bridge ribbon-cutting event canceled amid trade ...
... sources briefed on the matter, who stressed the situation is fluid and could change. This marks the second time in two months that a planned ribbon-cutting ...

USA Today  ∙  July 21, 2026


Angels fire scout known as 'The Baseball Spy' for allegedly ... - MSN
Multiple sources briefed on the matter said that both organizations believe Prinstein acted on his own initiative and that the Angels are not facing any ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2026


US Treasury's Bessent tells Fox Business 50% Canada tariffs are ...
... person familiar with the matter told Reuters. Businesscategory · Charles Schwab posts record quarterly profit on trading boom. 12 hours ago. The company logo ...

Reuters  ∙  July 21, 2026


Apple to Launch 'Upgrade' Device Leasing Program With Klarna to ...
The new service, planned to launch July 28, will support most iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple Watch models, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  July 21, 2026


Kazakhstan to Stop Piping Oil to Black Sea After Tanker Attacks
... with knowledge of the matter said. The halt is due to begin later on Tuesday. More From Bloomberg. Houthis protest in Sanaa in support of al-Houthi's ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 21, 2026


Lakers waive Peter Suder - MSN
A source familiar with the situation tells McMenamin that the Coachella Valley Lakers – Los Angeles' G League team – would still like to add Suder to their ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2026


Latest on the Moda Center funding fracas
Meanwhile long-time Portland media member John Canzano quoted an anonymous source on the city side of the negotiations, indicating that the Blazers have not ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2026


Two people died on a quiet Meriden street. Here's what we know
" She declined to give her name. Another neighbor, Raymond Prue, described the suspect as "a big, big man." Prue, who said he has lived in the neighborhood ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2026


FTSE 100 property giant Segro rejects third Prologis bid
A person close to the matter said that they expect Prologis to pursue Segro “quite aggressively”. “In their heart [Prologis] are American entrepreneurs ...

MSN  ∙  July 20, 2026


KKR, Vauban Among Final Contenders to Buy Portugal's DStelecom
The two are among shortlisted bidders for the stake owned by Cube Infrastructure Managers, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 20, 2026


Goldman Offers Preferred Stock Days After Post-Crisis Spread Low
... asked not to be identified. Initial price thoughts point to a level of 6.75% to 6.875%, implying a reset spread of at least around 2.5 percentage points ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 20, 2026


KKR-Backed Serentica Eyes $450 Million Loan in Renewables Push
... asked not to be identified because the information is private. More From Bloomberg. Abraham Lincoln 169. US Strikes Iran in Escalating Campaign After Troops ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 20, 2026


Citigroup-Led Bank Group Plans Debt Deal for Veritas' BGIS Buy
A deal could launch in the syndicated loan market later this year, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the discussions are private.

Bloomberg  ∙  July 20, 2026


BlackRock Eyes More Than $12 Billion Debt for Data Center
and Morgan Stanley to arrange fixed-income investor calls on Wednesday, according to the people, who asked not to be identified as they're not authorized to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 20, 2026