Anonymous Source Tracker

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


National Security - Page 30 | Fox News
... sources briefed on the matter. Navy sailor faces life in prison after selling military secrets to China for $12K payment. August 22. Navy sailor faces life in ...

Fox News  ∙  March 30, 2026


Trump reverses course, allows passage of Russian oil tanker to Cuba
The New York Times, citing a U.S. official briefed on the matter, reported the U.S. Coast Guard allowed the sanctioned vessel to sail to Cuba, though it was ...

CNBC  ∙  March 30, 2026


Trump says Russia can deliver oil to Cuba | The Australian
The New York Times, citing an unnamed US official briefed on the matter, said the US Coast Guard was allowing the tanker to reach Cuba. The US Coast Guard ...

The Australian  ∙  March 30, 2026


Trump says Russia can deliver oil to Cuba - Yahoo
The New York Times, citing an unnamed US official briefed on the matter, said the US Coast Guard was allowing the tanker to reach Cuba. The US Coast Guard ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 30, 2026


US lets Russian oil tanker approach Cuba despite blockade
In its report on Sunday, the New York Times cited a US official briefed on the matter as saying that the US Coast Guard allowed the sanctioned vessel to ...

None  ∙  March 30, 2026


Russian tanker nears Cuba with much-needed oil as Trump softens ...
The New York Times, citing a U.S. official briefed on the matter, reported the U.S. Coast Guard allowed the sanctioned vessel to sail to Cuba, though it was ...

MSN  ∙  March 30, 2026


Carlyle Said to Plan Defense Fund as Governments Hike Spending
... fund focused on the defense sector amid growing demand by governments to upgrade their military forces, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  March 30, 2026


Citigroup Approaches Lenders to Fund Ecolab's $4.8 Billion Deal
... other lenders to join a roughly $4.8 billion financing backing Ecolab Inc.'s purchase of CoolIT Systems Inc., according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  March 30, 2026


UBS hires financial advisor with $1 billion in AUM from Merrill - MSN
... person familiar with the matter. UBS earnings © Lightpoet/Dreamstime. Young, who serves as a private wealth advisor at UBS, has more than 30 ...

MSN  ∙  March 30, 2026


South Korea's LG Chem to import Russian naphtha, source says
South Korea's LG Chem will import 27000 metric ‌tons of Russian naphtha on Monday, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters, marking the first South ...

Reuters  ∙  March 30, 2026


Banco do Brasil Weighs Farmer Relief Amid War, Capital Risk
... person familiar with the matter. Last year, Banco do Brasil narrowly avoided a capital increase when delinquencies in its agriculture loan portfolio surged ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 30, 2026


Fortress Plans to Restructure Discount Retailer Poundstretcher
... person familiar with the matter. The rent reductions would expire in three years, and landlords will be offered equity upside if those concessions are ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 30, 2026


The birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to ...
She spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity, insisted upon by her lawyers, out of fear of possible retribution by the Republican ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 30, 2026


Special Operations Forces Sent to Mideast as Trump Weighs Next ...
The commandos, including Army Rangers and Navy SEALs, have not yet been assigned specific missions, the officials said, speaking on the condition of anonymity ...

New York Times  ∙  March 30, 2026


Palm Sunday Attack in Nigeria Leaves at Least 12 Dead
In the hours after the attack, two witnesses who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal said, local youth began to block major roads and ...

New York Times  ∙  March 30, 2026


Brewers giving shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt an 8-year, $50.75 ...
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been announced. USA Today first reported that the two sides were on the verge of ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 30, 2026


Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting until ...
... on the condition of anonymity. The push from the Gulf nations comes as Trump vacillates between claiming that Iran's decimated leadership is ready to settle ...

Newsday  ∙  March 30, 2026


Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East ... - Reuters
The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, did not say specifically where ​the soldiers were deploying to, but the move was expected. The ...

Reuters  ∙  March 30, 2026


Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse paintings stolen from Italian museum ...
... did not want to be named. Italy's elite Carabinieri art squad collects around 100,000 stolen artifacts from all over the world each year thanks to a highly ...

None  ∙  March 30, 2026


Heavy rain, floods kill 22 people in Afghanistan - Yahoo News UK
... did not want to be named because he was not authorised to speak to the media, told Reuters. Afghanistan is prone to natural disasters ‌and the United ...

None  ∙  March 30, 2026


Ferry cancellations: Students left stranded after rowing regatta
Another traveller - who did not want to be named - said the ferry's failure had added about $2100 to their family of three's costs for returning home after ...

MSN  ∙  March 30, 2026


US Expands Threats to Iran Energy, Water Even as It Hails Talks
Trump is also considering a military operation to seize Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium, three diplomatic officials briefed on the matter told Bloomberg News ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 30, 2026


'TINA' factor, 'MIGA' hats at a pro-war Iranian diaspora rally in ... - MSN
Trump is also considering a military operation to seize Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium, three diplomatic officials briefed on the matter told Bloomberg News ...

MSN  ∙  March 30, 2026


Indian gas maker INOX Air Products plans $1 billion IPO, appoints ...
... billion initial public offering in Mumbai, and has appointed Kotak, JPMorgan and ​Citi to manage the IPO, three sources familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  March 30, 2026


ETFs in Focus as Anthropic Eyes IPO: A Blockbuster on the Way?
AI firm Anthropic is exploring plans to go public as early as October, according to sources familiar with the matter, per Bloomberg, as quoted on Yahoo Finance.

The Globe and Mail  ∙  March 30, 2026


NBC News Author Caroline Radnofsky
... sources familiar with the matter. 47d ago. news. /. Milan Cortina 2026. news. /. Milan Cortina 2026. Norwegian biathlete admits to cheating on his girlfriend in ...

NBC News  ∙  March 30, 2026


Fed's Warsh hearing could come as soon as April 13 week - MSN
... sources familiar with the matter. In a report on Sunday, Punchbowl's sources said the hearing date is "fluid" and that the final deadl...

MSN  ∙  March 30, 2026


US Treasury to consult insurance regulators on rising private credit ...
... sources familiar with the matter. According to the sources, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been planning ...

MSN  ∙  March 30, 2026


US considers Iran operation as Pakistan hosts regional peace talks ...
... sources familiar with the matter said. Advertisement. Advertisement. Foreign ministers from the three regional powers landed in Islamabad for the talks as ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 30, 2026


Oshkosh Defense labor dispute — UAW 'definitely going to arbitration'
Sources close to the situation revealed UAW Local 578 is “definitely going to arbitration” following reports of Oshkosh Defense placing non-union members in ...

USA Today  ∙  March 30, 2026


According to many sources close to the bidding … - Yahoo Sport
According to many sources close to the bidding process, the interest for the NBA project is coming mainly from US funds, that are aiming for the UK and Rome ...

None  ∙  March 30, 2026


Justin Gainey hired by NC State basketball, replacing Will Wade
The Wolfpack are hiring former NC State guard Justin Gainey as their new basketball head coach, three people with direct knowledge told USA TODAY Sports on ...

USA Today  ∙  March 30, 2026


China's BYD confident of reaching 1.5 million unit overseas sales in ...
The ‌Chinese EV giant said overseas markets could eventually account for about half of its business, according to two people with direct knowledge of the ​call.

Reuters  ∙  March 30, 2026


RTL offers concessions in push for speedy approval of Sky ... - MSN
A possible concession to address competition concerns could be an offer by RTL to outsource advertising sales to third parties, people with direct knowledge of ...

MSN  ∙  March 30, 2026


Exclusive: US Treasury to consult with insurance regulators on ...
... domestic and international insurance regulators about recent developments in jittery private credit markets, two sources familiar with the plans told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  March 30, 2026


TSA workers asked to return $1,000 gift cards given out by Tyler ...
... Perry, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. 12 Things You Should Cut ASAP When Money Gets Tight (Most People Ignore #11) · Ad. GreenSprout.

MSN  ∙  March 30, 2026


Aston Villa, the Europa League and ticket prices: Is there a breaking ...
Sources familiar with the situation, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, like all those contacted for this article, have told ...

New York Times  ∙  March 30, 2026


Key questions about the NFL's labor dispute with its referees and ...
Leaders of the NFLRA have resisted that proposal, sources familiar with the negotiations have said. Another sticking point is the NFL's desire to eliminate ...

New York Times  ∙  March 30, 2026


War singes ecommerce, quick commerce supply chains as input ...
... did not wish to be identified. Expand article logo Continue reading. This follows an earlier shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). According to a ...

MSN  ∙  March 30, 2026


E*Trade in Talks to Lead SpaceX IPO for Retail, Report Says
Billionaire Elon Musk's company is telling prospective IPO investors to expect briefings in April from company executives, people familiar with the matter have ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 30, 2026


Victory Giant Is Said to Gauge Investor Interest for HK Listing
Victory Giant Technology (Huizhou) Co. has started gauging investor interest for a Hong Kong listing, according to people familiar with the matter, ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 30, 2026


Robot Maker Inovance Said to Hire Banks for Up to $2 Billion Hong ...
... Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co. has picked banks for a Hong Kong listing that could raise as much as $2 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  March 30, 2026


BYD Signals It's Confident Exports Will Beat 2026 Target By 15%
BYD Co. signaled to analysts that exports this year will probably beat its previous target by 15%, according to people familiar with the matter, ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 30, 2026


US Defense Secretary Hegseth's broker looked to buy ... - Reuters
... companies in the weeks ‌leading up to the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing three people familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  March 30, 2026


BBVA Plans SRT Tied to €3 Billion of Mortgages Amid Mideast War
BBVA SA is working on a significant risk transfer tied to a portfolio of mortgages with high loan-to-value ratios, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  March 30, 2026


Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner, move team to ...
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the sale. The team will play in Connecticut for the ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 30, 2026


The Army Begins an Inquiry After Kid Rock Gets a Helicopter Flyby
While Major Bless did not address the rally portion of the flight, Pentagon officials said that would be part of a review. They spoke on condition of anonymity ...

New York Times  ∙  March 30, 2026


NFL set to begin hiring and training replacement officials, AP ...
Both people spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the conversations are private. The league and the NFL Referees Association have been negotiating ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  March 30, 2026


NC State reaches deal with Tennessee assistant and ex-Wolfpack ...
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the school has yet to make a formal announcement. The deal requires approval by the school's ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  March 30, 2026


NC State reaches deal with Tennessee assistant and ex-Wolfpack ...
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the school has yet to make a formal announcement. The deal requires approval by the school's ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 30, 2026