Anonymous Source Tracker

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


In Indiana, Trump supports challengers over Republican incumbents
KEITH: A political adviser to President Trump not authorized to speak on the record said the incumbents are headed to their, quote, "political slaughter ...

NPR  ∙  May 4, 2026


Blackstone and Goldman among backers for $1.5bn JV with Anthropic
... people briefed on the matter. Participants in the JV also include Leonard Green, Apollo Global Management, Sequoia Capital and Singapore's sovereign wealth ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 4, 2026


Blackstone and Goldman among backers for $1.5bn Anthropic JV
... people briefed on the matter. The new company, which has yet to be named and is expected to be announced on Monday, aims to open commercial markets for ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 4, 2026


White House discusses vetting AI models before public release: report
... people briefed on the matter. The Trump Administration could issue an executive order that would create an AI working group to oversee such topics, the news ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Italian court rejects CDP bid to block reappointment of Milan bourse ...
The court in Milan did not find that the ​conditions for an urgent intervention, as requested by CDP, had been met, the sources said. RULING CLEARS WAY FOR ...

Reuters  ∙  May 4, 2026


An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks ...
But despite the perceived advantage, sources said Beijing remains extremely cautious, with opinion among government insiders split as to how to navigate the ...

CNN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Exclusive: India explores steps to mobilise dollar inflows as rupee ...
... sources said sources said. Foreign investors were net buyers of Indian government ...

Reuters  ∙  May 4, 2026


Multiple D.C. police leaders face firing, some tied to crime stats probe
Among those facing possible discipline are two assistant police chiefs, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Updated.

Washington Post  ∙  May 4, 2026


Italy court rejects CDP bid to block reappointment of Milan bourse ...
... sources familiar with the matter said on Monday. Treasury-controlled CDP holds an 8.1% stake in pan-European exchange operator Euronext, which in turn owns the.

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Actors and studios strike a tentative 4-year deal, easing fears of ...
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. San Francisco Chronicle Logo. See more S.F. Chronicle on ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  May 4, 2026


White House lawyers prep staff for dealing with a Democratic ...
... on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Staff from the counsel's office have encouraged political ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 4, 2026


Actors and studios strike a tentative 4-year deal, easing fears of ...
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. The union's main priorities going into talks included ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 4, 2026


Illinois Dems could rethink redistricting after Voting Rights Act ruling
Illinois Democrats are weighing the pros and cons of entering a redistricting fight.

Axios  ∙  May 4, 2026


How Republicans came to embrace psychedelic drugs
One HHS official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to describe internal matters, said the psychedelic drugs will go through the “proper scientific process ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 4, 2026


Sir Alex Ferguson stable after precautionary hospital visit - MSN
... sources close to the situation have emphasized his stability. BBC + 4. 9 references. 1. BBC· 1d. Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Harry Styles urged to consider prenup after $1m ring for Kravitz - MSN
Why the prenup talks matter for Styles and Kravitz. Sources close to Styles say the relationship has progressed quickly into serious territory, prompting ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


AirAsia Close to Ordering About 150 Airbus Short-Haul Planes
AirAsia X Bhd. is nearing an agreement to buy about 150 Airbus SE A220 aircraft, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be the largest ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 4, 2026


After Vijay's 'GOAT' Tamil Nadu debut, outreach by Congress: Sources
The Congress in Tamil Nadu has reached out to actor Vijay's TVK for an alliance, people with direct knowledge of the matter said, following the new party's ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 ...
A source briefed on the matter said that the Dutch woman who died had tested positive ​for the virus as well. RIVM said it was still unclear if the other ...

Reuters  ∙  May 4, 2026


Sudanese military downs drone launched by paramilitary forces at ...
All the officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media. At Khartoum International Airport, flights stopped ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 4, 2026


Warsh's take on Fed independence is met with confusion, concern
Concern about Fed balance sheet. "In the worst outcome," said another former Fed official, who also spoke on condition of anonymity to speak candidly, "the ...

CNBC  ∙  May 4, 2026


2 U.S. service members missing after military exercises in Morocco
The service members are U.S. Army soldiers who went missing while on a hike, a U.S. defense official told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity as ...

NPR  ∙  May 4, 2026


Melkite Catholic bishops express concern over Israeli demolitions in ...
The municipal official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media. The French Catholic charity L'Oeuvre d'Orient ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 4, 2026


KDMC officer's sudden transfer sparks row - MSN
However, other residents who did not wish to be identified alleged that Kokare had not been allowing Sumeet Elko to function freely. Besides intervening in ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


But team sources said his "moodiness" took some ... - MSN
... sources said his "moodiness" took some getting used to and wore on the team's young players throughout the campaign, a dynamic that was exacerbated without ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


OpenAI launches $10B AI venture backed by TPG, Bain, SoftBank
... person familiar with the matter. According to the report, the deal values the company at $10B, excluding the newly raised money. How To Borrow From Your ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


When counting centre officals join swell of fans for a glimpse of Vijay
” The woman, who did not want to be named, then proceeded to make her way to the edge of the balcony, barricaded with a grill, almost pushing herself ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Video shows ICE agent tasing man multiple times ahead of ... - MSN
“Our officers followed their training and used the minimum amount of force necessary to make the arrest,” the spokesperson, who declined to be named, said.

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Generator bound for Ukraine to help during blackouts
The occupants of the warehouse, who asked to remain anonymous, reached out to the charity Ukrainian Action to see if the 50-year-old generator could be made use ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


About 150 stranded on cruise ship after suspected hantavirus outbreak
The Dutch woman tested positive for hantavirus after her death, Reuters later reported citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter, and it is ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Trump opens the door for Don Jr. to host an 'Apprentice' revival - MSN
A person close to the matter suggested to Deadline that the idea of a revival might come from the Trumps themselves or their entourage. "That show is ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Nigerian, Beninese militias kill dozens of Fulani herders in border raid
"vigilantes from Nigeria and Benin." A resident of Kabe named Abubakar, who declined to give his last name, said the operation was a "pre-emptive raid ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Law determining UBS's future capital needs gets delayed - report
... declined to be identified discussing closed-door meetings told Bloomberg. Now, the upper house will likely vote on the proposals in its September session ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Ghana quits US aid deal talks over privacy concerns - MSN
Ghana has pulled out of talks on a multi-year US aid deal after Washington allegedly demanded access to citizens' personal data, a source close to the west ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Knife victim stumbles into Blues Kitchen moments after BBQ ... - MSN
An 18-year-old who was at the barbecue but did not want to be named told Metro: 'It was crazy. Everybody was panicking and running for their lives. There ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Man killed, another injured in Southwest Philadelphia road rage ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation. Pressure Washers Are Becoming Obsolete Thanks to This Compact Invention · Ad. PressaJet.

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


CNBC's official WNBA team valuations 2026: The league has its first ...
"Well-run WNBA teams will be worth $1 billion within five years," a person looking to invest in a franchise said in mid-April. The person asked not to be named ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Driver on NJ Turnpike hurt as United plane hits pole on approach to ...
A source familiar with the situation confirmed a piece of the light pole struck the vehicle. The driver was taken to a hospital with minor injuries and has ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after DUI arrest - MSN
The "Toxic" singer has since checked into a treatment facility after several people close to her encouraged her to do so, a source familiar with the situation ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


My husband asked to sleep in another room but the day he locked ...
I agreed, never imagining it would mark the beginning of something I could not stop. This story was shared with us by a reader who asked to remain anonymous.

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Texas resident wins $41 million lottery jackpot, officials say - MSN
The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, told the Texas Lottery that they haven't missed a Lotto Texas drawing in 30 years, the release states. Expand ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Paranoia, turmoil and backlash: Inside the FDA under Marty Makary
While no immediate ouster is planned, people familiar with the matter who requested anonymity to discuss personnel matters say one more high-profile misstep ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Kaia Gerber and Lewis Pullman: Romance was genuine from the start
An anonymous source is now speaking with the US magazine "People", saying that things between the two were serious from the very beginning. What Is a Family ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Putin retreats underground: spends 70% of his time on war planning
“The shock of Ukraine's Spiderweb drone operation is still there,” a person close to Putin told the FT. That operation, along with previous Ukrainian ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Lauren Sánchez Bezos arrives at the 2026 Met Gala - MSN
“They have nothing to do with fashion and art,” a young designer, who declined to be named, told the Times. “What does Amazon have to do with fashion? No ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


See the gentlemanly moment Tom Holland helped Zendaya out with ...
An anonymous source for DeuxMoi reported in March that the couple had said “I do” in Lake Como, Italy, sometime around February. When will they confirm or ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Camden school district sends layoff notices to 100 employees ... - MSN
“It's a sad day in Camden,” said an administrator who was not authorized to speak about the restructuring and requested anonymity. “People are really upset ...

MSN  ∙  May 4, 2026


Hezbollah deploys a potent new weapon designed to evade Israeli ...
Israel believes Hezbollah imports the civilian drones from China or Iran, the source said, then marries each one to a grenade or similar explosive device.

CNN  ∙  May 3, 2026


Oil Tanker Hijacking Stokes New Fear in Gulf Region
The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss sensitive intelligence, said that some Yemenis were also ...

New York Times  ∙  May 3, 2026


OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure ...
OPEC+ is set to agree on Sunday a modest oil output hike, sources said, but the increase will remain largely on paper as long as the U.S.-Iran ​war ...

Reuters  ∙  May 3, 2026