Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Injury update for Tyler Lunblade, Tennessee basketball after back ...
The source requested anonymity because no official announcement has been made. The 6-foot-5 Lundblade, who is expected to be the Vols' best 3-point shooter ...

USA Today  ∙  September 20, 2026


Who Owns This Chunk of Mars? Jeanine Pirro Says America Does ...
Three meteorite hunters, who requested anonymity to discuss a private business deal, said the rock was actually found in southern Algeria by a Bedouin man ...

New York Times  ∙  September 20, 2026


G.O.P. Seizes on Democrat's Ties to Defense Companies in N.Y. ...
... requested anonymity to speak candidly. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. Primer AI analyzes open-source information, such as social media, public forums and ...

New York Times  ∙  September 20, 2026


Iran-backed Houthi rebels warn against joining Saudi Arabia in ...
They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media. However, al-Bukhaiti only confirmed indirect contacts with U.S. ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 20, 2026


Gold mine collapse in northeast Sudan kills at least 11
The search for the missing continued, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media. In a ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 20, 2026


Gold mine collapse in northeast Sudan kills at least 11 - Newsday
The search for the missing continued, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media. In a ...

Newsday  ∙  September 20, 2026


Trump to Meet NYC Mayor Mamdani in New York City on Monday
A White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the planned meeting but offered no details. HomeBTV+Market DataOpinionAudioOriginals ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 20, 2026


Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport as Houthis claim attack on ...
“In the direction of the airport, we saw black smoke and fire,” one resident told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity. The Saudi civil defence force ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 20, 2026


Houthis Push to Expand Territory as Tensions With Saudi Arabia Rise
The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the news media. Saudi officials have not responded to ...

New York Times  ∙  September 20, 2026


Markwayne Mullin Lost His Pick to Lead ICE, as He Struggles to ...
Schroyer's nomination, according to two people familiar with the matter speaking on the condition of anonymity. Mr. Homan did not think Mr. Schroyer, who ...

New York Times  ∙  September 20, 2026


Ukraine targets Moscow with hundreds of drones on final day of ...
Zelenskyy said that among the weapons used in the attack was the Pelican, initially thought to be a short-range ballistic missile, but which sources said later ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 20, 2026


Iraqi court opens trial of six French Islamic State suspects | Reuters
Two court legal sources said the defendants were among 47 French Islamic State detainees transferred from ​prisons in northeast Syria last year as part of a ...

Reuters  ∙  September 20, 2026


How President Trump Broke the Kennedy Center
Trump, according to three people familiar with recent Kennedy Center events who did not want to be named for fear of retribution. Mr. Floca had workers ...

New York Times  ∙  September 20, 2026


Three Republican power players walk into a D.C. bar, and ... - Axios
How an oilman's push for warmer relations with the Trump administration was complicated by a scene that went viral.

Axios  ∙  September 20, 2026


Paramount nears merger settlement, but some key state AGs ... - CNN
... a person familiar with the matter. Connecticut and at least two other states also have reservations about the settlement and are not currently on board. The ...

CNN  ∙  September 20, 2026


Tickets to Lakers games could become a lot more expensive
... a person familiar with the situation." Toonkel and Maurer also wrote that Kushner and Iger have a plan to increase the Lakers' franchise market valuation to ...

USA Today  ∙  September 20, 2026


Merrillville residents grateful for repairs by Rebuilding Together ...
The homeowner, who asked that her name not be used, had applied for the program twice before, but “the third time was the charm,” she said. Health concerns ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  September 20, 2026


Anthropic considers releasing new AI model ahead of IPO, sources ...
Anthropic is evaluating the safety of ​its next model as part of its deliberations over a release, one of the people familiar with the matter said. Some of ...

Reuters  ∙  September 19, 2026


Paramount could settle with states over Warner Bros. this weekend
... sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. The sources said a commitment on the number of theatrical releases is also among the terms being ...

CNBC  ∙  September 19, 2026


Mark Walter's Lieutenants Give Prosecutors Firsthand Accounts
... probe dealings at his insurance companies and the investment firm he runs, Guggenheim Partners LLC, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 19, 2026


Truck plows into 2 teens riding bike in NYC, killing one of them: cops
The witness, who declined to give his name, said the aftermath of the collision was “dramatic” after he ran over to help. “Two bystanders were trying to ...

New York Post  ∙  September 19, 2026


St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her's leadership style is intense, personal
Most asked to speak off the record. Some did not want to comment because of the investigation into Her's conduct. Others requested anonymity to speak ...

Star Tribune  ∙  September 19, 2026


Trump ally Stephen Miller leads sweeping push to accelerate ...
Then, the source said the source said. “And so what happens to those kids?” Will Craft and Andrew ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 19, 2026


As attacks choke off Saudi oil, kingdom confronts limits of Trump's ...
A senior Trump administration official, speaking on the condition of anonymity under rules set by the White House, said the U.S. is focused on “protecting our ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 19, 2026


NYC cop allegedly dismissed heinous murder suspect turning ...
“If he went there and said he was there to turn himself in, they should have investigated,” said a senior police officer, who asked to remain anonymous ...

New York Post  ∙  September 19, 2026


Pete Davidson and Colin Jost's Comedy Ferry Has 'Hot and ...
... declined to give her last name) said she “didn't really see much of a difference” between the Snapple Island Ferry and its workaday brethren. But she ...

New York Times  ∙  September 19, 2026


Trump says he will appoint a new AI adviser, without providing details
... a person familiar with the planning said on Saturday. Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in ...

CNBC  ∙  September 19, 2026


US Treasury's Bessent, China's He to meet on Sunday at JPMorgan ...
... headquarters in New York to ‌discuss AI security, trade and other economic issues, a person familiar with the planning said on Saturday.

Reuters  ∙  September 19, 2026


Lakers ticket costs could soar under Dodgers-like pricing scheme
... according to a person familiar with the deal but not authorized to comment publicly about it. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 12: The Lakers logo is ...

LA Times  ∙  September 19, 2026


Providence looses to Nazareth in first game since firing Tyler Plantz
“The kids have nothing to do with this,” said one parent, who declined to give her name, pointing toward a group of school administrators standing on the field.

Chicago Tribune  ∙  September 19, 2026


How Trump turned on the Kennedy Center and brought it to its knees
... sources familiar with the matter told CNN. (CNN has asked Rubenstein for comment.) But after Trump said he would remain chairman, “it kind of all squelched ...

CNN  ∙  September 19, 2026


Trump Says His Son Will Pay Back Russian Businessman for ...
Donald Trump Jr. accepted the gifts from Umar Kremlev, the president of the International Boxing Association, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

New York Times  ∙  September 19, 2026


NYC judge fails to take bite out of crime after repeat offender ...
“Clearly, the rest of the system needs to hold up their end of the bargain,” the source said. “We have two cops that were injured. We're being assaulted in ...

New York Post  ∙  September 19, 2026


NYC teen killed after being hit by truck while on Citi Bike identified
The witness, who declined to give his name, called the aftermath of the collision “dramatic.” “Two bystanders were trying to pull the girl on the right side ...

New York Post  ∙  September 19, 2026


CNN, MS NOW and Politico denied access to White House after ...
The five major networks are in an active dialogue about the issue, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN. 'Flatly unconstitutional'. Bruce D. Brown ...

CNN  ∙  September 19, 2026


Korea-US Investment Arm Mulls Debut Bond for $350 Billion Pledge
The size of the deal could be as much as $2 billion, the people said, who asked not to be identified discussing private matters. More From Bloomberg.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 18, 2026


LSU QB Sam Leavitt upgraded to 'questionable' on the SEC injury ...
... a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Thursday because the Tigers' practice was ...

Newsday  ∙  September 18, 2026


Mystery Illinois Powerball player claims historic $1.04B jackpot off ...
The solo ticket holder, who chose to remain anonymous, submitted their claim for Illinois' second-largest lottery prize on Tuesday, just over a month after ...

New York Post  ∙  September 18, 2026


How Glencore became entangled in $2bn battle with iron ore trader ...
... a person familiar with the matter. This followed enquiries from the FT about Hill's involvement with the iron ore trader. The plan to work with Radiant had ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 18, 2026


Russians go to polls against backdrop of Ukraine war and Putin's ...
They don't want to discuss difficult issues and just [want to] get it over with,” said a person close to the Kremlin, speaking on condition of anonymity.

The Guardian  ∙  September 18, 2026


Penthouse Pet Adva Lavie at center of wild billionaire drugging probe
Still, a person close to the pair previously told The Post Cloobeck remained friendly with his former fiancee and “still cares about Adva.” Advertisement.

New York Post  ∙  September 18, 2026


Iran switches from ships to trucks to evade US blockade
... asked to remain anonymous. In the meantime, Turkey's dusty Gürbulak border crossing, which lies beneath the slopes of Mount Ararat, the fabled landing place ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 18, 2026


Hedge Fund Verition's Fixed-Income Head Jonathan Raiff Exits
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The role will be filled by multiple people from the multistrategy hedge fund firm ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 18, 2026


Amsted Said to Weigh $6 Billion Sale of Cooling System Unit BAC
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The industrial conglomerate is working with financial advisers to solicit acquisition ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 18, 2026


Anthropic quietly sets up biology lab as it ramps AI drug program
... people familiar with the matter said. Anthropic has said it wants to unlock treatments for rare diseases, and its biology work has gone beyond "in silico ...

CNBC  ∙  September 18, 2026


Anthropic Pursues IPO Despite Its A.I. Safety Warnings - ny times
The company is expected to reach more than $100 billion in annualized revenue by the end of this year, according to four people familiar with the matter.

New York Times  ∙  September 18, 2026


Aramco halts October crude deliveries to some European refiners ...
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. European ​refiners typically buy Saudi crude under term contracts ...

Reuters  ∙  September 18, 2026


Anthropic quietly sets up biology lab as it ramps AI drug program
... built a wet lab — or ​place for physical experiments — in the San Francisco Bay Area, two people familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  September 18, 2026


Westinghouse Targeting Over $50 Billion Valuation in US IPO
... nuclear power plants, is seeking a valuation of more than $50 billion in its US initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 18, 2026


EDF considers preferred equity to lure buyers to Edison stake ...
... sources familiar with the matter sources familiar with the matter said. The state-owned French nuclear utility has for months ...

Reuters  ∙  September 18, 2026