Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Exclusive | Cops warn Mamdani's anti-Netanyahu crusade ... - NY Post
“His rhetoric is reckless,” the source said of Mamdani. “It emboldens radical and unstable agitators who could put both New Yorkers and law enforcement officers ...

New York Post  ∙  August 8, 2026


Amid Abuse Claims Against Max Miller, This Democrat Thinks He ...
Miller planned to loan his campaign $1 million of his own funds, according to a person familiar with his thinking who requested anonymity to describe campaign ...

New York Times  ∙  August 8, 2026


Lebanon detains Assad-era general and weighs his handover to ...
The four judicial and two security officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media about the matter. Issa ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 8, 2026


Israel divide reshapes how some Jewish Democrats give
A longtime Democratic strategist with experience at the DNC, speaking on background to discuss internal party dynamics candidly, noted that while post ...

Washington Examiner  ∙  August 8, 2026


Canada's PSP Is Said to Mull $1.5 Billion Sale of Roads in India
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is exploring options for its roads in India, including a sale, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 8, 2026


Turkey Delays Black Sea Ship Access After Surge in Attacks
Turkey is restricting some commercial ship traffic into the Black Sea, according to people familiar with the matter, following growing concern from the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 8, 2026


Dems plan Trump investigations instead of impeachment - CNBC
Senior Democrats have discussed using hearings, subpoenas and document requests to obtain records from entities tied to Trump's orbit, the sources said.

CNBC  ∙  August 8, 2026


Democrats plan Trump investigations over impeachment if they win ...
They will target companies and financial firms surrounding Trump, sources said.

Reuters  ∙  August 8, 2026


USPS truck fatally strikes man and flees scene: sources - NY Post
Sources said the vehicle involved was a USPS mail truck, and investigators are still tracking down the driver. Advertisement.

New York Post  ∙  August 8, 2026


How The Post's public-records lawsuit exposed GI Bill scams with for ...
The sources said for-profit trade schools were generating a lot of complaints among veterans and that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) wasn't doing ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 8, 2026


'It's been chaotic': Trump's immigration crackdown prompts worries ...
... sources close to sources close to the White House. Worker shortages have been a years-long problem ...

CNN  ∙  August 8, 2026


Pirro, Trump's longtime champion, is on the outs over Reflecting ...
... on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it. “I think that U.S. Attorney Pirro, over the past year and a half that she's ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 8, 2026


Laremy Tunsil's season-altering injury casts pall on positive week for ...
... on the condition of anonymity because the injury had not been announced. While an exact timeline won't be known until after surgery, Tunsil is expected to ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 8, 2026


Ottawa's trade concessions with U.S., unemployment rate hits two ...
... sources with knowledge of the negotiations. The proposals: Canada would concede on a range of trade issues, including the removal of retaliatory tariffs on ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  August 8, 2026


Exclusive | UFO over Colorado base in video Air Force won't share ...
... despite President Trump's new order aimed at encouraging more UFO whistleblowers to come forward, sources familiar with the footage told The Post.

New York Post  ∙  August 8, 2026


Caitlin Clark won't face suspension after WNBA rescinds technical foul
However, Clark will not be suspended as the technical foul has been rescinded, a person with direct knowledge of the situation in the league office told USA ...

USA Today  ∙  August 8, 2026


KNBR breaks silence on Greg Papa after firing longtime broadcaster
KNBR did not mention Papa in a brief memo to employees announcing its change to its midday talk show, a source said. The memo said only that the station had ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  August 8, 2026


Minnesota Twins trade deadline: How Jeff Hoffman deal, others got ...
On Sunday, one day before the deadline, the Twins were in talks with Toronto for Kevin Gausman, a source said. Gausman was later traded to the Cubs for two ...

Star Tribune  ∙  August 8, 2026


How Grassley got Blanche's AG nomination back on track
A source said the calls were to talk through “avenues” for getting Blanche through the Judiciary Committee. Weekend breakthrough. It wouldn't be long before ...

Washington Examiner  ∙  August 8, 2026


Trump Officials Under Pressure to Deport Haitians After Supreme ...
... a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to speak publicly. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. The absence of visible raids aggressively ...

New York Times  ∙  August 8, 2026


Neighbor heard hammering, 'f--k you' before NYC woman found dead
She didn't comment any further. A woman who lives next door, who also asked to remain anonymous, said the news was disturbing.

New York Post  ∙  August 8, 2026


Here's How Often Bloomberg Money Readers Are Checking Their ...
One reader, a retiree who asked not to be named, made me reflect on my money dates in a new way. This reader says he has 10 brokerage accounts which he ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 8, 2026


Ford Tells Dealers a 4-Door Mustang Is Coming - Yahoo Autos
The dealer asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the subject. Advertisement. Advertisement. The dealer described a car ...

Yahoo  ∙  August 8, 2026


Perez Hilton's mental health crisis tests the limits of empathy
An early member of PerezHilton.com's editorial team, who worked closely with Hilton in 2008 and asked not to be named for fear of professional repercussions ...

USA Today  ∙  August 8, 2026


Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open ...
A U.S. official, who declined to be identified, said on Friday that Washington anticipated an agreement soon between Iran and Oman, so normal oil traffic could ...

Reuters  ∙  August 8, 2026


Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 in Argentina - Reuters
... a source close to the footballer's ⁠family. Jorge closely accompanied his son Lionel throughout his career, beginning with his early years at Barcelona. He ...

Reuters  ∙  August 8, 2026


When Misbehaving Foreigners Meet Communist Policing
Damien Cave traveled to Da Nang and interviewed dozens of people with direct knowledge of Vietnam's criminal justice system for this story. Aug. 7, 2026. He ...

New York Times  ∙  August 7, 2026


Traders ship refined fuels to Russia from South Korea in late July ...
Two ⁠sources familiar with the matter said the fuel includes diesel, while one of ​them said it also includes jet fuel. South Korea's Ministry of Trade ...

Reuters  ∙  August 7, 2026


Decomposing bodies found in basement of Chicago funeral home
... sources with knowledge of the investigation and a Chicago police report obtained by the Tribune. In a statement late Thursday night, a spokesperson for the ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  August 7, 2026


Senate Republicans expect to depart without taking up crypto bill
... with knowledge of the matter who were granted anonymity to discuss unannounced plans. Conversations around the bill are ongoing, and plans could change if ...

Politico  ∙  August 7, 2026


Hedge Fund DLD Hires Maso Co-Founder for Hong Kong Expansion
... trading opportunities in Asia, attracting a co-founder of a local peer as its initial senior hire in the city, said people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 7, 2026


Dollar drifts higher as traders eye Iran talks ahead of US jobs data
The greenback also drew support from higher Treasury yields after a Financial Times report citing sources close to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh pointed ...

CNBC  ∙  August 7, 2026


Dollar drifts higher as traders eye Iran talks ahead of US jobs data
The greenback also drew support from higher Treasury yields after a Financial Times report citing sources close to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh pointed ...

Reuters  ∙  August 7, 2026


Ukrainian attacks on Wildberries strike at heart of Russia Inc - Reuters
A source close to the Kremlin told Reuters that many small and medium-sized businesses with "absolutely nothing to do with the war" would suffer. "There ...

Reuters  ∙  August 7, 2026


Indonesia President yet to decide candidates for central bank chief ...
Another source told Reuters that Prabowo has already submitted the names of several candidates to parliament. ​They declined to be named because the matter is ...

Reuters  ∙  August 7, 2026


India regulator won't ease 'energy drink' label deadline, unnerving ...
... declined to be named as the decision is not public. The drinks companies have sought at least one year to implement the decision, since they have millions ...

Reuters  ∙  August 7, 2026


Indonesian rubber growers bet the farm on oil palm | Reuters
An expert from Michelin, ​who declined to be named because they were not authorised to speak to the media, said natural rubber production in Indonesia ​had ...

Reuters  ∙  August 7, 2026


Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni govt forces
... declined to be named for security reasons. Saree named Al-Ruwaik, al-Thaniyah and al-Abr as being among the areas hit, warning the rebels were "prepared to ...

The Australian  ∙  August 7, 2026


What to Know About Thailand's Deadliest School Shooting in Years
A person close to one of the victims reacts following a shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi province, north of Bangkok ...

Time  ∙  August 7, 2026


Stefon Diggs, joining Commanders, says he's ready to 'put on for my ...
The Commanders signed offensive lineman Max Scharping, according to a person familiar with the situation. Scharping has been a reliable backup for the ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 7, 2026


Billionaire's financial data group Ion chased by landlords for ...
The amounts due on the Sydney and Munich sites have now been paid, a person familiar with the situation said, and legal proceedings in Connecticut were ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 7, 2026


China's Central Bank Adds Gold in Hong Kong to Support Hub
The People's Bank of China has built up inventories in Hong Kong over the past few months, said the people, who asked not to be named discussing private matters ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 7, 2026


Puerto Rico's Capital Sees Blowout Demand for Rare Muni Sale
... asked not to be named because the information is private. The deal received orders from more than 50 firms, including traditional mutual funds focused on ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 7, 2026


Taiwan Pension Fund Will Tap Third-Party Managers for Stock Bets
... asked not to be named because the details are private. The total size of the allocation isn't clear. Top Reads. How Apple and India Built an Alternative ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 7, 2026


One year after shooting, CDC workers say they still feel like targets
The staffer, who asked not to be named because he no longer feels safe after the attack, was trying to get to his car to drive home. “I'm someone who worked a ...

CNN  ∙  August 7, 2026


Heatwaves expose overcrowding crisis in Europe's ageing prisons
A representative of the prison officers' union gave Reuters a different account, also linked to the heat, saying the inmate — ​who asked not to be named ...

Reuters  ∙  August 7, 2026


The Argentine ranch where tech CEOs plan to ride out the apocalypse
“It's very weird to buy up so much land just for yourself with no commercial plan,” said one gas station attendant who declined to give her name, citing ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 7, 2026


Kawhi Leonard tied to secret sponsorship deal with scoreboard maker
An anonymous source alleges the Daktronics pact was “1,000%” salary‑cap circumvention, funneling money through the vendor to Leonard. Clippers star Kawhi ...

LA Times  ∙  August 7, 2026


US expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in ...
The U.S. official, who declined to be identified, said Washington anticipated ‌an agreement soon between the two countries, which sit on either side of the ...

Reuters  ∙  August 7, 2026


India's government set to exceed key fundraising goal on state-firm ...
The sources were not authorised to speak to media and declined to be identified. India's finance ministry did not respond to a request for comment. The ...

Reuters  ∙  August 7, 2026