Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Pakistan says Iran and US agree deal to open Strait and extend ...
... person briefed on the matter said. Under the terms of the deal the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has in effect closed since the US and Israel first ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 14, 2026


Iran and US agree deal to open Strait of Hormuz and extend ceasefire
Tehran and Washington would hold talks on how to dispose of Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium under an agreed mechanism, a person briefed on the matter said.

Financial Times  ∙  June 14, 2026


Governors of this one religion have held a bully pulpit in California
One California-based, Catholic scholar (who asked not to be named) compared California's place in America to that of Samaria in Biblical Israel.

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  June 14, 2026


Donald Trump settles for a truce of convenience with Iran
The minimum commitment is for all uranium to be diluted on site, under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency, according to a person briefed ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 14, 2026


Anthropic flies staff to DC to clean up White House fight - Axios
... a source close to the company tells Axios. Why it matters: Anthropic is mobilizing quickly to make amends with the Trump administration, after safety ...

Axios  ∙  June 14, 2026


How SoCal's car washes are learning to operate in the Trump era
Mario and his wife, who declined to be identified, gather with other car wash workers and their families Monday for a tribute to detained workers that was ...

LA Times  ∙  June 14, 2026


Nvidia begins Vera CPU sales pitch to Chinese clients, sources say
The sources declined to be identified because the discussions are private. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila.

MSN  ∙  June 14, 2026


Dissent grows against deal in Iran – but the regime is likely to have ...
Ali Rabiei, an official close to President Masoud Pezeshkian, pushed back Sunday, warning against creating “artificial narratives.” And Iranian media ...

CNN  ∙  June 14, 2026


Kai Trump faces backlash over altered Knicks booing video - MSN
Clarification offered: A source said the video was pre-edited by 15 Seconds of Fame, but the explanation has not stopped online criticism and debate. 1.

MSN  ∙  June 14, 2026


Father says son with 2 baby boys died in Butler plane crash - MSN
One man who spoke with KMBC, but did not want to be identified, said his son was among those killed. Revealed: How To Borrow From Your Home Without Touching ...

MSN  ∙  June 14, 2026


Argentine YouTuber killed in Rio plane crash with singer Oliver Tree
CNN cited a person close to the victim that Marsillac was an "experienced" and "very serious" pilot. The crash is being investigated by the Brazilian Air ...

MSN  ∙  June 14, 2026


U.S. forces kill Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang leader, Trump says
A person familiar with the attack, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive military operation, said Joint Special Operations Command ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 13, 2026


Anthropic Blocks Foreigners From Using Mythos and Fable AI
The order to limit access to the new A.I. models came from the Commerce Department, said a person familiar with it who spoke on the condition of anonymity. It ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2026


Public control of water and energy at heart of Burnham agenda ...
... sources close to the Greater Manchester mayor. Several close allies of Burnham have said he wants to take over broad swathes of UK utilities in an effort to ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 13, 2026


UAE denies 'false' reports of fund transfer to Iran - CNBC
One of the sources with knowledge of the arrangement was also quoted as saying a first tranche of $3 billion had already been made available. Reuters could ...

CNBC  ∙  June 13, 2026


Top Haitian Security Official Kidnapped - The New York Times
James Boyard, a police inspector general and a professor at the State University of Haiti, was abducted in Port-au-Prince, the capital. A person familiar with ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2026


Momfluencers are co-parenting with AI. Is it better than a man?
An anonymous source told the Associated Press that taxpayer money was not used to build the chicken hut, which is eggcellent news. Anyway, I hope Vance ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 13, 2026


Trump says agreement with Iran is scheduled to be signed Sunday
... according to a person familiar with the matter. As it stands, Washington and Tehran have each offered somewhat conflicting accounts of what is in the ...

CNN  ∙  June 13, 2026


Trump says US and Iran will sign deal on Sunday to reopen Strait
... a person briefed on the matter said. The minimum commitment would be for all uranium to be diluted on-site under the supervision of the International Atomic ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 13, 2026


Pakistan says US-Iran deal to be signed within 24 hours
... a person briefed on the matter said. The minimum commitment would be for all uranium to be diluted on site under the supervision of the International Atomic ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 13, 2026


How Amazon and the White House ended Anthropic's Fable - Axios
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, seated and looking at an interviewer. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. Photo: Jason Henry/Bloomberg via Getty Images. Anthropic's much- ...

Axios  ∙  June 13, 2026


Cruz breaks with Trump on key endorsements as 2028 looms - Axios
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is staking out his independence from President Trump ahead of a possible 2028 run for the White House, backing rivals to Trump-endorsed ...

Axios  ∙  June 13, 2026


New Vikings GM Nolan Teasley taking steps to remake team's front ...
... a source said. Advertisement. ADVERTISEMENT. Advertisement. Share Comment. about the writer. Ben Goessling. Minnesota Vikings beat reporter.

Star Tribune  ∙  June 13, 2026


Investment firms join Donald Trump's $100bn race for Venezuelan oil
A source said that while Lionheart had opened preliminary talks with Keo Energy, no deal had been finalised and talks could still fall apart. Lionheart ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 13, 2026


World news today live updates on June 13, 2026: Why UAE may ...
World News Live Updates: Why UAE may release billions of dollars for Iran, a month after attacks on Dubai. The source, who declined to be named due to the ...

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2026


Jessie J's triumphant return puts lucrative Chinese market in spotlight
A music industry professional who asked to remain anonymous because of professional links to China says: “It's not necessarily about explicit lyrics. Those ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 13, 2026


The sweet smell of World Cup dollars - Financial Times
A person close to PIF said the league had always been funded in instalments. The New York Knicks' success is playing out off the court. Shares in Madison ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 13, 2026


Amazon voiced concerns about Anthropic AI models before US ...
... person familiar with the matter told Reuters. Jassy's involvement sheds light on the extraordinary move by Anthropic on Friday to shut down its latest ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2026


Iran war news; Trump says agreement to be signed Sunday, Tehran ...
... person familiar with the matter. As it stands, Washington and Tehran have each offered somewhat conflicting accounts of what is in the agreement, including ...

CNN  ∙  June 13, 2026


Microsoft has considered spinning off Xbox: Report - MSN
... citing three people with direct knowledge of the discussions. جهاز تكييف الهواء المحمول هذا يبرّد غرفةً بأكملها في دقائق. إعلان. CoolEdge. The Windows maker ...

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2026


US deports Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic
An official briefed on the matter told Reuters on Thursday it was expected to transport about 20 people, including Syrians and Afghans. The official said ...

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2026


Trump says deal to end war will be signed on Sunday, Iran ... - Reuters
... sources said. The U.S. official disputed that account. ISRAEL NOT PARTY TO MEMORANDUM. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would not ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2026


Rod Stewart appears to make record recovery, hours after canceling ...
Speaking on background Saturday, a Stewart representative told the San Diego Union-Tribune that they had spoken Friday night with the singer's physician ...

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2026


Every day it's more barriers: how the US is shutting out climate ...
... did not want to be named. The doctor faces the prospect of deportation under a new Trump administration edict that has blocked all entry to the US from ...

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2026


Security concerns keep Meghan and children from UK trip - MSN
Sources close to the couple view the move as a personal slight that undermines Harry's recent attempts to reconcile with his family. The Blast. The Blast ...

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2026


Trump and Macron will meet over dinner at Versailles palace after ...
... on the condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House. The Republican president is expected to discuss with U.S. allies plans to remove ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 13, 2026


French exit from tank project with Germany cannot be ruled out ...
The source spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss ​a sensitive matter. Berlin ​and Paris ⁠agreed in 2017 to work on the Franco-German Main Ground ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2026


UK, Japan agree tech partnership and vow fighter jet progress
... sources familiar with the matter. Sportscategory · Hurricanes beat Golden Knights to win Stanley Cup. 3 hours ago. NHL: Stanley Cup Final-Carolina Hurricanes at ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2026


Anthropic had 90 minutes to take down Fable after Trump ... - Axios
It illustrates the mad dash within the government to react to warnings from Amazon and others about the models' capabilities.

Axios  ∙  June 13, 2026


June 13, 2026 — US, Iran near agreement, officials plan virtual signing
The source said there is a shared desire to get the signatures locked in so that the process cannot be derailed. Some context: While the terms of the ...

CNN  ∙  June 13, 2026


Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtain
"Even if you're not up to any mischief, nobody wants the FSB reading your messages," the source said. 'GAME OF CAT AND MOUSE'. Putin's special envoy, Kirill ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2026


Trump to meet with Mideast and Ukraine leaders at G7, officials say
One of the senior U.S. officials, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity about Trump's trip, said Russian gains have "more or less stopped." "We ...

CNBC  ∙  June 13, 2026


Lebanese army withdraws from southern village after Israeli troops ...
The official, who did not elaborate, spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. Sign up for the Breaking News newsletter. Get the latest ...

Newsday  ∙  June 13, 2026


State Attorneys General Are Investigating OpenAI
New York, Colorado and other states are involved in the investigation, according to two people familiar with the probe, who spoke on condition of anonymity to ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2026


What to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war - Newsday
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the negotiations. They said they expect a signing ceremony for the agreement in ...

Newsday  ∙  June 13, 2026


Burnham Plans Swift Power Grab as Starmer's Premiership Teeters
... on condition of anonymity discussing plans that aren't public. More From Bloomberg. A SpaceX Starship at Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. SpaceX IPO Raises $75 ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2026


Iranians reportedly booby-trapped tunnels leading to enriched ...
... sources familiar with US intelligence told CNN. The news comes after President Trump was reportedly considering sending in US troops to seize the nuclear ...

New York Post  ∙  June 13, 2026


Senior Haitian government official abducted by armed assailants
A person with direct knowledge of the case confirmed the incident on Saturday. Expand article logo Continue reading. Reports from local news outlets indicate ...

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2026


One person critically injured in Berclair apartment fire - MSN
A woman who witnessed the fire but did not want to be identified said she was driving by when she noticed the smoke. She said several children were rescued ...

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2026


Trump at 80 works to project strength as political woes mount - MSN
But privately, he has become increasingly frustrated, according to a person close to the White House, who requested anonymity to discuss internal dynamics.

MSN  ∙  June 13, 2026