Anonymous Source Tracker

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


China Copper Smelters, Chile Miner in Deadlock Over Fee Talks ...
... asked not to be named because the talks are private. While not a surprise, the deadlock poses an unwelcome challenge for China and the group of smelters led ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


Blackstone to Sell NYC Mall to TPG Venture for $425 Million ...
... asked not to be named discussing private information. The complex sits less than a mile from Citi Field and an adjacent site where New York Mets owner Steve ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


CapitalG-backed Security startup Verkada hits $5.8 billion valuation
The person asked not to be named in order to discuss details of the funding. CapitalG also recently contributed to a $435 million fundraise for ...

CNBC  ∙  December 3, 2025


Senior Johnson aide leaves for Holland & Knight - Live Updates ...
The presentation was described by a House Republican aide and two people in the room who were granted anonymity to discuss the closed-door event. Speaker ...

Politico  ∙  December 3, 2025


Exclusive: Former Pornhub owner interested in Lukoil assets ...
The sources declined to be identified by name due to the sensitivity of the matter. Interest in Lukoil's foreign assets has grown since the U.S. Treasury ...

Reuters  ∙  December 3, 2025


Exclusive-Former Pornhub owner interested in Lukoil assets ...
The sources declined to be identified by name due to the sensitivity of the matter. Interest in Lukoil's foreign assets has grown since the U.S. Treasury ...

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Hegseth's Shifting Story on Deadly Strike in the Caribbean | TIME
2 strike leave no survivors. “The order was to kill everybody,” a person with direct knowledge of the operation reportedly told the Post, adding that the order ...

Time  ∙  December 3, 2025


Two NYC Correction officers attacked in 4 hours at same Rikers jail ...
... asked to remain anonymous. Advertisement. The 35-year-old officer was slashed with a sharpened piece of metal inside 4. The 35-year-old officer was slashed ...

New York Post  ∙  December 3, 2025


UFC 324 adds Josh Hokit vs. Denzel Freeman
Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official ...

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


How William Hendrix Became Part of a Racist, Antisemitic Group ...
Dwyer and other young activists in his circle seemed to have different ambitions, according to five former members of the group, who asked to remain anonymous ...

New York Times  ∙  December 3, 2025


White House backing push to attach Senate housing package to ...
House Financial Services has not seen the latest text reflecting what the White House supports, according to a House Democratic aide with knowledge of the ...

Politico  ∙  December 3, 2025


Nvidia's Jensen Huang talks chip controls with Trump, hits regulation
The proposal isn't expected to be part of the NDAA, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the matter. Huang said it was "wise" that the proposal ...

CNBC  ∙  December 3, 2025


Private Market Titans Step Up to Prove Resilience - Bloomberg
COFRA CEO Boudewijn Beerkens is seeking to double that asset figure within the next decade, a person familiar with the matter told my colleague Ben Stupples in ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


Republicans start to tighten the screws on Hegseth's Pentagon - The ...
He is expected to tell them that he considered the two survivors viable targets, not shipwrecked, defenseless mariners, said a person familiar with the matter.

Washington Post  ∙  December 3, 2025


ICE is targeting Afghans across Northern California, advocates say
“Our mission was clear: to support American forces and help them succeed,” Sayed, who asked to be identified only by his first name to protect his family ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 3, 2025


In Yemen, Separatist Forces Backed by UAE March Into Oil-Rich ...
soldier who fought in the takeover of Seiyun and asked to be identified only by his first name, Mazen, because he was not authorized to speak to the news ...

New York Times  ∙  December 3, 2025


Opinion | Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, Iran opportunities for change ...
... a source close to the Saudis. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei disavowed the reported letter as “pure lies.” But the source close to the Saudis tells me that ...

Washington Post  ∙  December 3, 2025


Death of Travis Barker's rapper pal POORSTACY eyed as suicide ...
His family, however, believes something more sinister unfolded, a source close to the family told the outlet, without elaborating on what exactly they think ...

New York Post  ∙  December 3, 2025


How NYC Is Trying to Stop Subway Fare Evasion: Spikes, Fins ...
She declined to give her name. Last year the M.T.A. budgeted $70 million for the guards, and it expects to spend about the same this year. Allied Universal ...

New York Times  ∙  December 3, 2025


Germany, France, Spain to Meet in Dash to Save Fighter Jet Plan ...
... declined to be named as the matter isn't public. The options will be presented to the countries' leaders, with the aim of reaching an agreement before a Dec ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


HSBC names interim chair Nelson as permanent in surprise move ...
The investor declined to be named as he was not authorised to speak to the media. Nelson was moved into the interim chair role after Tucker, HSBC's first ...

Reuters  ∙  December 3, 2025


U.S. & World - foreign and national news and analysis
Afghan interpreter Sayed, right, who asked to be identified by his first name only · California · ICE is targeting Afghans across Northern California following ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  December 3, 2025


Pentagon Watchdog Gives 'Signalgate' Report on Hegseth to Senate
... a person familiar with the matter said.

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Air India jet grounded after operations without safety certificate
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed the case in fact concerned the single-aisle jet. Expand article logo Continue reading. See Why This ...

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's String of Career Failures 'Never ...
... a source said. MEGA © OK Magazine (UK). Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are ready to conquer Hollywood following their move to California in 2020 after taking ...

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


HBO's 'Mad Men' remaster includes multiple production gaffes
... a person familiar with the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly. USA TODAY has reached out to HBO for comment. "Mad Men" aired from 2007 to ...

USA Today  ∙  December 3, 2025


Tim Leiweke: Trump pardons former Oak View Group CEO who was ...
Trey Gowdy, who had lobbied the Justice Department to drop the case or grant him clemency, according to a person familiar with the situation. The former ...

CNN  ∙  December 3, 2025


The Latest: Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth put US personnel at ...
... according to a person familiar with the framework and granted anonymity to discuss the emerging proposal. It is expected to be unveiled Thursday. While the ...

Newsday  ∙  December 3, 2025


Police say no evidence gunmen abducted Aba-bound passengers
Another resident, who declined to be named, lamented that with the wave of kidnaps on the Aba road, it was high time security operatives dismantled the ...

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow ...
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter ...

Washington Post  ∙  December 3, 2025


Prudential Weighs Exit From Billionaire-Backed Alexforbes ...
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. Prudential notified African Rainbow Capital and Alexforbes about its plans, citing a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


What happens inside a command center during a military strike ...
Not a 'double-tap,' a 're-attack'. Another former official with experience in command centers who spoke on background said it is standard practice for the ...

CNN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Exclusive | NY AG blasts tony Southampton's pot laws after town's ...
... sources close to the shop and the AG's letter. Brown Budda Karma Kush marijuana products in blue containers. 3. Southampton is accused of rigging its local ...

New York Post  ∙  December 3, 2025


Downtown Miami East Flagler Street construction delays frustrate ...
However, sources close to the company said the city owes Lanzo Construction more than $1 million. City managers claim Lanzo Construction failed to meet its ...

CBS News  ∙  December 3, 2025


Paranoid Maduro sleeping in different beds, changing phones as ...
Despite his recent seemingly carefree public appearances, sources close to Maduro's regime said the president is sweating bullets as he tightens his ...

New York Post  ∙  December 3, 2025


Unpacking Trump's Immigration Crackdown and Deportation Efforts ...
As for the funding: According to a congressional staff member who was briefed on the refugee program and insisted on anonymity, at least some of the money ...

New York Times  ∙  December 3, 2025


Scores of Hamas fighters escape from tunnels in Israeli-held part of ...
... escaped, sources briefed on the matter told The National on Wednesday. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila.

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Exclusive | Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. studio and HBO Max ...
... people close to the matter say. “Can you imagine Ticketmaster controlling the venue where every artist wants to play and what they could extract in terms of ...

New York Post  ∙  December 3, 2025


Why Harvard Has Not Reached a Deal with Trump - The New York ...
They spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe private conversations. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. The administration reached its latest deal ...

New York Times  ∙  December 3, 2025


A landmark special education law is 50. Some fear for its future : NPR
Several OCR attorneys spoke with NPR on the condition of anonymity for fear of retribution by the Trump administration. Two of them said Heilman's second ...

NPR  ∙  December 3, 2025


Macron to Press Xi on Protecting French Dairy Exports to China ...
French President Emmanuel Macron will lobby his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, this week to try to avert tariffs on dairy and pork exports to China.

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


Monte dei Paschi board to discuss probe of CEO over Mediobanca ...
... into the Italian bank's CEO Luigi Lovaglio and its top two shareholders, a person with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  December 3, 2025


IndiGo Cancels 70 Flights Due to Pilot Issues, Technical Glitch ...
These provide for more rest period for pilots and reduce the amount of night landings they are allowed, said the people, who did not want to be named discussing ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


India rupee falls to record low below 90, risks steeper slide without ...
... did not want to be named. Onshore far-forward points have also jumped, as importer hedging demand has surged, with expectations tilted toward a further ...

Reuters  ∙  December 3, 2025


Blackpool report: why do England's deprived areas have the most ...
One NHS manager, who did not want to be named, welcomed the government's “real focus” on addressing health inequalities but said questions remained about ...

The Guardian  ∙  December 3, 2025


IndiGo Cancels 70 Flights Due to Pilot Issues, Technical Glitch
These provide for more rest period for pilots and reduce the amount of night landings they are allowed, said the people, who did not want to be named discussing ...

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery combo seen lowering costs for ...
They requested anonymity to discuss confidential negotiations. This Portable High-Speed WiFi Hot-Spot Is 2025's Top 'Secret Santa' Gift · Ad. Ryoko.

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's Signal chat violated regulations ...
The two sources requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the unreleased report. A classified version of the inspector general's ...

CBS News  ∙  December 3, 2025


VC Lightspeed joins race for stake in cloud infra startup Neysa
... did not wish to be identified. “These are all early stage negotiations.” Expand article logo Continue reading. This Portable High-Speed WiFi Hot-Spot Is ...

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


British PM Starmer plans to visit China in late January, sources say ...
The British government has proposed that Prime Minister Keir Starmer visit Beijing and Shanghai from January 29-31, according to two sources familiar with ...

Reuters  ∙  December 3, 2025