Anonymous Source Tracker

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


FBI makes arrest in Jan. 6 pipe bomb investigation
The arrest by the Washington, D.C., field office has been planned for “quite some time,” a Department of Justice official who asked to remain anonymous due to ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


Grand jury declines to re-indict Trump target Letitia James
4, each citing an anonymous source familiar with the matter. After the first indictment for alleged bank fraud, Senior U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan ...

USA Today  ∙  December 4, 2025


Lawmakers see video of second strike on boat survivors, say ...
The initial Post report quoted an anonymous source as saying that, before the first strike, Hegseth verbally ordered that everyone on the boat be taken out.

CBS News  ∙  December 4, 2025


December 4, 2025 - Immigration crackdown in New Orleans and ...
Jacelynn, who asked to be identified by her first name only because of privacy concerns, is a 22-year-old mother who says she was born and raised in the New ...

CNN  ∙  December 4, 2025


TK Elevator Seeks Bank Pitches for Top Roles on IPO - Bloomberg
A listing could take place as soon as next year, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private. The buyout firms are ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 4, 2025


Crazed son accused of fatally stabbing his parents in their Long ...
A family friend, who asked not to be identified, said the couple had been battling a hard drug addiction for years and has been in trouble with the law before.

New York Post  ∙  December 4, 2025


Marex Said to Be in Talks to Buy Levmet in Commodities Expansion ...
The London-based company, which went public last year, is in discussions to acquire Levmet, said the people, who asked not to be named discussing private ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 4, 2025


Blackstone Leads $2 Billion Loan to Ontario Teachers' Mitratech ...
... asked not to be named because they're not authorized to speak publicly. A representative for Blackstone declined to comment. Antares, Mitratech and its ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 4, 2025


Meta's Zuckerberg plans deep cuts for company's metaverse efforts ...
... asked not to be named while discussing private company plans. Cuts that high would most likely include layoffs as early as January, according to the people ...

LA Times  ∙  December 4, 2025


Meta's Zuckerberg Plans Deep Cuts for Metaverse Efforts
... asked not to be named while discussing private company plans. Meta confirmed a reduction in resources for the metaverse, and said savings are expected to ...

Yahoo  ∙  December 4, 2025


Chevron Flies Venezuela Staff to Oil Sites Despite FAA Warning ...
... asked not to be named discussing private information. The chartered jet flights are part of Chevron's routine weekly oversight of oil ventures that pump ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 4, 2025


Warner Bros. Explores Licensing Batman Rides to Universal Parks ...
... asked not to be named as the information is private. The talks are at an early stage and don't yet involve contractual negotiations, the people said ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 4, 2025


Data Center Startup Fluidstack in Talks for $7 Billion Valuation ...
... a person familiar with the situation a person familiar with the situation. Situational Awareness, a firm started by ex-OpenAI researcher Leopold ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 4, 2025


Who Is General Dan Caine? Top US Officer Facing Boat Strike ...
A person familiar with the situation told Newsweek that Caine had "made the decision to accompany" the admiral “to show his trust and confidence” as he ...

Newsweek  ∙  December 4, 2025


Democrats eye a red-state push even as intraparty fighting persists ...
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is planning to soon expand its 35-seat target list of Republican-held seats, according to a person familiar with ...

Politico  ∙  December 4, 2025


AI startup Flex raises $60 million to offer finance tools for mid-sized ...
The Series B round valued the firm at around $500 million, according to a person familiar with the deal. It takes Flex's total equity raise to $105 million ...

Reuters  ∙  December 4, 2025


Meta set to slash spending on metaverse as Zuckerberg shifts focus ...
... according to a person familiar with the discussions. The plans were first reported by Bloomberg, and could yet change. It comes a day after Zuckerberg ...

Financial Times  ∙  December 4, 2025


President Trump's contempt shocks the country's largest Somali ...
... according to a person familiar with the planning. Popular Reads. FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs can eventually replace federal income taxes. Experts disagree.

ABC News  ∙  December 4, 2025


What We Know About Suspect Brian Cole's Arrest in Jan. 6 Pipe ...
But two people familiar with the matter described Cole's political beliefs as extremist to the Washington Post. And MS Now reported, also citing two people ...

Time  ∙  December 4, 2025


Grand Jury Said to Decline to Re-Indict Letitia James - The New ...
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. Share full article. Letitia James, New York's attorney general ...

New York Times  ∙  December 4, 2025


Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York ...
... people familiar with the matter. Lindsey Halligan pictured outside of the White House in August. Politics · The case against Comey failed because of Trump's ...

NPR  ∙  December 4, 2025


UK Energy Tech Firm Kraken Seeks $500 Million in Funding Round ...
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. Kraken is seeking a valuation of about $15 billion in the funding round, the people ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 4, 2025


Grand jury rejects new indictment for Letitia James - POLITICO
... people familiar with the matter, who were granted anonymity to discuss the proceedings. A grand jury in Virginia declined to indict James on Thursday — the ...

Politico  ∙  December 4, 2025


Reliance begins work on draft prospectus for Jio's IPO, Bloomberg ...
... initial draft prospectus for a listing of Jio Platforms, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  December 4, 2025


Putin rejects part of US proposal to end war, cites withdrawal terms ...
A senior U.S. official, speaking on background, told Fox News Digital in response to the latest reports that the United States and Russia "participated in a ...

Fox News  ∙  December 4, 2025


Deutsche Bahn to return to profit this year and next, say sources ...
... services, is set to return to operating profit this year and next under its new CEO, according to sources close to the state-owned company.

Reuters  ∙  December 4, 2025


Maurice DuBois leaving CBS as 'Evening News' shakeup continues ...
Sources close to CBS News president Tom Cibrowski and Weiss said the duo have been focused on revamping the show and bringing in a new anchor to helm the ...

New York Post  ∙  December 4, 2025


Liverpool rocked as Barcelona launch stunning transfer hijack ...
Sources close to the player confirm his preference leans firmly towards Anfield, where he'd relish Champions League contention and a boyhood dream fulfilled ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


Does DC pipe bomb suspect Brian Cole run bail bonds business ...
Cole is expected to make an initial court appearance in Washington, according to sources briefed on the matter. Stay updated with the latest and breaking ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


Exclusive | Paramount Skydance's David Ellison meets with Trump ...
... people close to the matter say. Media giant Comcast is also bidding on the WBDs studio and streaming service but its offer appears the weakest since it's a ...

New York Post  ∙  December 4, 2025


Privacy concerns, Apple and Samsung's non-compliance: Why ...
While the government says that the order to pre-install this application was withdrawn due it's "increasing popularity," people close to the matter have said ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


Putin calls talks with US on ending the Ukraine war 'useful' but also ...
... on the condition of anonymity. Advertisement. Russia's President Vladimir Putin, accompanied by Kremlin economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev and Kremlin aide Yuri ...

New York Post  ∙  December 4, 2025


Yasser Abu Shabab, Militant Leader Backed by Israel, Is Killed in ...
The official, who shared sensitive details on the condition of anonymity, said he was killed in a clash in eastern Rafah. The exact circumstances of his ...

New York Times  ∙  December 4, 2025


Adm. Frank Bradley to brief lawmakers on drug boat strikes amid ...
A U.S. official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told The Hill on Wednesday that as many as four strikes were conducted on that day. Hegseth said ...

The Hill  ∙  December 4, 2025


Trump to visit Pennsylvania to address the economy and inflation
... on the condition of anonymity to provide a candid assessment of the president's strategy. “That's not changing anytime soon.” Republicans in Congress are ...

NBC News  ∙  December 4, 2025


Meta Weighs Cuts to Its Metaverse Unit - The New York Times
Meta is considering making cuts to a division in its Reality Labs unit that works on the so-called metaverse, said three employees with knowledge of the matter.

New York Times  ∙  December 4, 2025


Amazon eyes expanding delivery network after talks with USPS stall ...
... with knowledge of the matter, a move that could make the e-commerce goliath the most ubiquitous delivery service in the country and wreak havoc on the ...

Washington Post  ∙  December 4, 2025


BNY, Nasdaq Join $50 Million Digital Asset Fresh Funding in Bet on ...
The new funding adds to the $135 million the company raised earlier this year, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The Canton Network is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 4, 2025


Russia: Europe's use of frozen assets could be justification for war
One EU official, who did not want to be named due to the sensitivity of the topic, told CNBC, "If the EU chooses to borrow money to support Ukraine, this will ...

CNBC  ∙  December 4, 2025


Exclusive: China massing military ships across region in show of ...
"This goes far beyond China's national defence needs and creates risks for all sides," said the official briefed on the matter, adding Beijing was testing ...

Reuters  ∙  December 4, 2025


Exclusive: China state-owned banks soak up dollars to slow yuan ...
All requested anonymity because they are not allowed to discuss the matter publicly. The yuan weakened a little to 7.072 per dollar after Reuters reported ...

Reuters  ∙  December 4, 2025


Citadel's Apex Said to Buy Gas Assets from Jerry Jones' Comstock ...
... requested anonymity because the information is not public. The value of this deal was not immediately clear. Apex, an exploration and production company ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 4, 2025


Egypt's Sinai mountain megaproject threatens the people of St ...
Like others AFP interviewed about the nearly $300-million "Great Transfiguration" or "Revelation of Saint Catherine" project, he requested anonymity for fear of ...

The Australian  ∙  December 4, 2025


How 2 killings exposed the depths of cartels' grip in Mexico's ...
Among the crowded field of criminal groups, civilians often have no idea who is who, and confusion multiplies fear. A woman who requested anonymity for her ...

ABC News  ∙  December 4, 2025


Egypt's Sinai mountain megaproject threatens the people of St ...
Like others AFP interviewed about the nearly $300-million "Great Transfiguration" or "Revelation of Saint Catherine" project, he requested anonymity for fear of ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


Noida man loses ₹12 crore in stock trading fraud
The Sector 47 resident, who did not wish to be identified, is an engineering consultant who provides technical guidance on building construction, police ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


BOJ likely to raise rates in December, government to tolerate move ...
... sources familiar with the deliberations said. The BOJ looks set to proceed with a hike in its policy rate to 0.75% from 0.5%, which was flagged by Governor ...

Reuters  ∙  December 4, 2025


Suspect arrested in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case: Sources - ABC News
6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, sources familiar with the matter tell ABC News. The suspect is expected to faces charges for allegedly planting the ...

ABC News  ∙  December 4, 2025


Lawmakers have reviewed summary of Pentagon order on ...
... Trump administration's campaign to strike vessels carrying narcotics in the Caribbean, according to four sources familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  December 4, 2025


Activist investor Litt urges changes at First Industrial Realty to boost ...
... board, steps that could boost the stock price by 30%, according to sources familiar with the matter and a document seen by Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  December 4, 2025