Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Netanyahu broadcasts UNGA speech into Gaza via military ...
Israeli officials, speaking on background, noted that this is not the first time Trump has announced that a deal was imminent. The White House did not ...

Fox News  ∙  September 26, 2025


Chinese driverless firm Momenta raising funds at $6 billion valuation
Momenta's technology will eventually be equipped on 40 models developed by Mercedes-Benz, a person familiar with the matter said. BMW signed a similar deal ...

CNBC  ∙  September 26, 2025


Lufthansa to Cut 20% of Administrative Staff in Savings Push ...
... person familiar with the matter person familiar with the matter. The job reductions won't affect operational employees such as mechanics, cabin crew ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 26, 2025


Lufthansa to Cut 20% of Administrative Staff in Efficiency Drive ...
Deutsche Lufthansa AG will cut its administrative staff by 20%, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 26, 2025


Electronic Arts Is Said to Near Takeover by Silver Lake, PIF ...
... person familiar with the matter person familiar with the matter. The video-game maker, known for popular titles such as Madden NFL, The Sims and ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 26, 2025


Iran increases work underground near nuclear facility that U.S. ...
... not authorized to speak on the record. Advertisement. Advertisement. The CIA declined to comment about the new construction at the site, which U.S. ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 26, 2025


Videogame Giant Electronic Arts Near Roughly $50 Billion Deal to ...
... buyout of all time, according to people familiar with the matter. Mortgage Rates Drop to a Nearly 3-Year Low. Finally Time to Refi? Ad. LendingTree.

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Exclusive | Boeing Can Perform Final Safety Checks on 737 MAX ...
The FAA is also expected to allow Boeing to boost its 737 MAX production rate to 42 planes a month, up from a cap of 38, people familiar with the matter said.

Wall Street Journal  ∙  September 26, 2025


New details emerge on Hegseth's unusual mass gathering of top ...
Exceptions will be granted on a rare basis with approval from top military officials, the people familiar with the matter said, speaking on the condition of ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 26, 2025


Exclusive: Trump mulls tariffs on foreign electronics based on ...
... one, according to three people familiar with the matter, as it seeks to drive companies to shift manufacturing to the United States.

Reuters  ∙  September 26, 2025


For migrants, Dallas attack — and Trump response — marks another ...
He saw windows shatter and ducked, according to his wife, who heard from him hours later and spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of imperiling their ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 26, 2025


Summoned U.S. Military Officers Are Expected to Hear a 'Rally the ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. In response to questions from Congress, the Pentagon on Friday sent a message to committees ...

New York Times  ∙  September 26, 2025


Trump's boat strikes mock his claim to be a peacemaker
speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter” told The New York Times that in at least one of the attacks, the military destroyed ...

MSNBC  ∙  September 26, 2025


Texas Tech Moves to Limit Academic Discussion to 2 Genders - The ...
... on the condition of anonymity out of fear of punishment, including termination. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. “I'm emotionally shellshocked right now ...

New York Times  ∙  September 26, 2025


As US military leaders prepare for Virginia meeting, agenda comes ...
While two U.S. officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the event would focus on Hegseth's discussing the need to adhere to a "warrior ethos ...

Reuters  ∙  September 26, 2025


TikTok deal sparks criticism over foreign involvement and price tag ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal talks. The Trump administration has not disclosed the names of all of the new investors, though Trump ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 26, 2025


Senate Democrats press Trump administration for info on border ...
One source briefed on the matter said investigators were focused on a bag of money given to Homan. MSNBC first reported that the transaction was caught on ...

CBS News  ∙  September 26, 2025


Trump says he won't allow Israel to annex West Bank | CNN Politics
... source briefed on the matter. It also outlined a framework for how Gaza can be governed without Hamas and included a proposal for Israel to gradually ...

CNN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Trump says he won't allow Israel to annex West Bank
... source briefed on the matter. It also outlined a framework for how Gaza can be governed without Hamas and included a proposal for Israel gradually ...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Detainees shot in attack on Dallas ICE facility identified, source says ...
... the source said. Doctors are not giving the family hope of recovery, according to his brother. Garcia-Hernandez, who is originally from San Luis Potosi ...

CNN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Romania could partner Ukraine to make drones under EU-funded ...
The latter two were Romania's most cost-effective option for drone defence at the moment, the source said. Gepards are placed near populated areas close to ...

Reuters  ∙  September 26, 2025


Russia's Afipsky refinery douses fire caused by drone debris | Reuters
The source said another primary unit was damaged at the time and it was put back into operation in the middle of September. The plant processed 7.2 million ...

Reuters  ∙  September 26, 2025


Lebanon to release former central bank governor Salameh on bail ...
... the source said, describing it as the highest bail figure ever recorded in Lebanon. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The public prosecutor has also banned ...

Reuters  ∙  September 26, 2025


Nursery hackers threaten to publish more children's profiles - BBC ...
The woman, who did not want to be named, says she received a phone call from the hackers who said they would post her child's information online unless she ...

BBC  ∙  September 26, 2025


Indian police arrest activist Wangchuk after deadly Ladakh protests
A police officer who did not want to be named said Wangchuk had been arrested ahead of a press conference that he was to address. Expand article logo ...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Solar Firm Pine Gate Preparing for Potential Bankruptcy Filing ...
... with lenders over a debt restructuring that may be executed through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 26, 2025


Banks Cut Size of Debt Offering for Thoma Bravo's Verint Buyout ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. The leveraged loan is being reduced to $1.7 billion from ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 26, 2025


GA Credit's Flagship Fund Hits $2.1 Billion First Close - Bloomberg
General Atlantic Credit has hit a $2.1 billion first close for its latest opportunistic credit fund, according to people with knowledge of the matter, ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 26, 2025


Ryder Cup Arrives With PGA Tour in Much Stronger Place Led by ...
... with knowledge of the matter. UEFA is overhauling the broadcast tender process for its showpiece Champions League competition, in part due to European ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 26, 2025


Exxon Doubles London Energy Trading Operation With Hiring Spree ...
Exxon's enlarged London trading division operates in crude, gas, refined products, power and freight, a person with knowledge of the matter said. The hiring ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 26, 2025


Inside the seven tumultuous days that led to the James Comey ...
... person briefed on the matter said. Agents have pored over transcripts and electronic records of communications from that period that they believed ...

CNN  ∙  September 26, 2025


'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' returns to Sinclair and Nexstar stations on ...
A person briefed on the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly said no such concessions were made to get the program back on the air. ABC had no ...

LA Times  ∙  September 26, 2025


Is Kamala Harris Staging a 2028 Comeback? - WSJ
... person briefed on the matter said. She also didn't feel ready for another campaign so soon after a bruising presidential election. Harris stayed largely out ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  September 26, 2025


France News | Latest Headlines & Stories | Reuters
... person briefed on the matter said. 55th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris · Sustainabilitycategory· 12 hours ago. French LNG supply disrupted by ...

Reuters  ∙  September 26, 2025


'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' returns to Sinclair and Nexstar stations on Friday
A person briefed on the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly said no such concessions were made to get the program back on the air. ABC had no ...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Jimmy Kimmel returns to St. Louis airwaves after Sinclair lifts boycott
A person briefed on the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly said no such concessions were made to get the program back on the air. Carr, who ...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


The Latest: Supreme Court keeps Trump's $5 billion foreign aid ...
The bureau reassigned the agents last spring but has since fired them, said the people, who insisted on anonymity to discuss personnel matters with The ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 26, 2025


Jared Kushner's Firm Is Said to Be Part of $50 Billion Buyout of ...
The people, who requested anonymity because the talks are confidential, said a deal could value the company, the maker of such popular games as Madden ...

New York Times  ∙  September 26, 2025


Exclusive | Trump's TikTok deal still worries GOP China hawks ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. The algo will still be China's and will be leased to the new US company. More From Charles Gasparino. An image ...

New York Post  ∙  September 26, 2025


Foreigners Snap Up US Stocks at Record Clip Despite Trade War ...
Argentina is moving to scoop up large amounts of foreign currency as $7 billion from grain exports enters the market, according to people with direct knowledge ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 26, 2025


Inside the Department of Homeland Security's first major career fair ...
BUSTILLO: But some applicants thought they could do work to help immigrants. Here's Wendell (ph), who declined to provide his last name since he applied for a ...

NPR  ∙  September 26, 2025


Former FBI chief Comey charged as Trump ramps up campaign ...
... people briefed on the matter. Comey's son-in-law, Troy Edwards, resigned from his position as a senior national security prosecutor following the news on ...

Reuters  ∙  September 26, 2025


First Brands cash crunch intensified after creditor seized funds
... people briefed on the matter. The bank's move to take control of the funds reduced the amount of liquidity that First Brands has easy access to, raising the ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 26, 2025


False statement charge against James Comey appears to center on ...
The unidentified Person 1 is Clinton, according to officials and people briefed on the matter. In another court filing in the case documenting a charge ...

CNN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Meet the new Jimmy Carter, worse than the old one
Paid speaking appearances can range from $300,000 to $500,000, people briefed on the matter said. Takers are limited, and at least one organization tried to ...

Washington Examiner  ∙  September 26, 2025


Aussie drivers reveal 'really frustrating' road act that cops $227 fine
... people briefed on the matter said. CNN. News. 'Sadistic' nursery worker who carried out 'relentless' abuse of 21 babies and kicked boy in the face jailed.

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Kraken in Talks With Strategic Investor at $20 Billion Valuation ...
... a person familiar with the discussions who declined to be named citing confidentiality. It would follow Kraken's recent $500 million raise at a $15 billion ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 26, 2025


Crypto exchange Kraken closes $500M fundraise, valuing it at $15B ...
... a person familiar with the matter. The terms, including the valuation, were set by...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Park Avenue shooter had CTE, New York medical examiner's office ...
Following the shootings, investigators found a three-page handwritten note in Tamura's wallet that referenced CTE, according to a person familiar with the law ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 26, 2025


South Africa Plans Response to New US Trade Proposal in Weeks
... according to a person familiar with the situation who asked not to be identified as the information is private.

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025