Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Top Turkish officials to visit Pakistan Wednesday, source says ...
... the source said the source said. Ankara also has cordial ...

Reuters  ∙  July 8, 2025


US envoy Kellogg to attend Ukraine aid conference in Rome | Reuters
The source said about 500 billion euros ($590 billion) would be needed for the reconstruction, recovery and modernisation of Ukraine, citing World Bank ...

Reuters  ∙  July 8, 2025


US, Israel diverge on how to pursue Iran endgame after strikes ...
In his calculus, the time to strike harder is now, before Iran regains its footing, the source said. Iran's air defences are battered, its nuclear ...

Reuters  ∙  July 8, 2025


Exclusive | Adams admin wants its own mask ban — with jail time for ...
“Even members who were once willing to work with him have lost patience,” the source said. “This is just another headline-chasing move from a mayor who has ...

New York Post  ∙  July 8, 2025


Hamas Pushes Back on Hopes of Imminent Ceasefire Deal: 'No ...
Israel has not offered a guarantee that the war would end after 60 days, the source said. That has been a sticking point for Hamas negotiators. Netanyahu ...

Newsweek  ∙  July 8, 2025


Senate GOP not happy with Donald Trump's beatdown of Thom Tillis
“He was talking to him the whole time,” the source said of the conversations that were ongoing between Tillis and the president up until the moment Trump ripped ...

The Hill  ∙  July 8, 2025


Liberal Fund-Raising Drive Seeks $250 Million to Aid Pushback ...
... people briefed on the matter. The effort is in its early days, working to secure initial commitments. But the scale of the collaborative undertaking has ...

New York Times  ∙  July 8, 2025


Trump Pledges to Send More Weapons to Ukraine - The New York ...
... people briefed on the matter said. But on Friday, Russia attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with the largest number of drones and missiles launched in ...

New York Times  ∙  July 8, 2025


Trump's Frustration with Putin Preceded Resumption of U.S. ...
... people briefed on the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe internal decision-making. Senior Defense Department leaders then decided ...

New York Times  ∙  July 8, 2025


Exclusive: Next Rio Tinto boss expected to entertain big deals, cut ...
One of the sources familiar with the CEO search process said the talk inside the company is of an internal hire. But all of the top contenders have constraints ...

Reuters  ∙  July 8, 2025


Ukraine aid: Hegseth did not inform the White House before he ...
... sources familiar with the matter, setting off a scramble inside the administration to understand why the halt was implemented and explain it to Congress and ...

CNN  ∙  July 8, 2025


Inside Trump's Patriot missile plans for Ukraine
For his part, Trump suggested Germany sell one of its Patriot batteries to Ukraine, according to three sources familiar with the discussion. They said the ...

Axios  ∙  July 8, 2025


CNN relaunches CNN Headlines with original, live programming
CNN last week quietly relaunched a new and improved version of its free ad-supported streaming channel called CNN Headlines, sources familiar with the effort ...

Axios  ∙  July 8, 2025


Passengers at some U.S. airports no longer have to remove ...
Passengers at some airports across the U.S. no longer have to remove their shoes during preflight security checks, two sources familiar with the change ...

MSN  ∙  July 8, 2025


Stonepeak Is Said in Talks to Invest in Warburg-Backed Princeton ...
Stonepeak Partners is in talks to invest in data center operator Princeton Digital Group, people familiar with the matter said, as the US infrastructure ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 8, 2025


SpaceX Valuation to Hit Around $400 Billion in Share Sale
... people familiar with the matter said.

MSN  ∙  July 8, 2025


Exclusive: Why China's ultimatum to Myanmar rebels threatens ...
... people familiar with the matter. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The ultimatum issued by Chinese officials to the KIA in a meeting earlier this year ...

Reuters  ∙  July 8, 2025


Republicans look to the Supreme Court for more election wins
... speaking on background to talk freely. “It will help Republicans message more effectively, and it'll help party committees work more directly and more ...

Washington Examiner  ∙  July 8, 2025


Exclusive: Mali plans to sell gold reserves at Barrick complex to fund ...
... sources said. The site accounted for 15% of gold output from Barrick, the world's third-largest gold miner, before the suspension, which has affected ...

Reuters  ∙  July 8, 2025


3-year-old shot during Fourth of July weekend, dies
She did not want to be identified. The victim's aunt said the shooting happened as fireworks were ignited nearby. A preliminary report says, one person ...

MSN  ∙  July 8, 2025


Qantas cyber hack shows danger of mass customer data stores ...
One customer who did not want to be named was dismayed to learn their details were being stored, despite not having made a booking with Qantas since 2014.

The Australian  ∙  July 8, 2025


European markets on Tues July 8: Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX, CAC
An EU diplomat, who did not want to be named because of the sensitivity of the talks, told CNBC's Silvia Amaro on Monday that the bloc is not expected to ...

CNBC  ∙  July 8, 2025


Man fighting for life with third-degree burns after massive explosion ...
A resident of the park who did not want to be named, said she felt and heard the explosion before she saw black smoke pouring out of the home. 'It was huge ...

MSN  ∙  July 8, 2025


How Republicans beat Democrats to a child care win in Trump's tax ...
... spoke on background to describe private conversations with lawmakers and coalition partners. “Some of the cynicism you hear behind the scenes is, 'Should ...

Vox  ∙  July 8, 2025


Yen falls after Trump tariff letter; Aussie jumps after surprise RBA hold
The European Union will not receive a tariff letter and could secure exemptions from the U.S. baseline rate of 10%, EU sources familiar with the matter told ...

CNBC  ∙  July 8, 2025


Can I keep my shoes on at airports? Here's what to know about TSA ...
The TSA on Monday did not issue a statement confirming the end of the policy, but sources familiar with the matter on Monday confirmed the change to CBS News.

CBS News  ∙  July 8, 2025


Shoes can stay on for TSA screening at Philadelphia, Baltimore ...
... sources familiar with the matter told ABC News, CBS News, and NBC News, among other outlets, though in a statement to USA TODAY on July 7, the agency said ...

USA Today  ∙  July 8, 2025


Disney, Hearst Consider Sale of A+E Cable-TV Networks Business ...
... according to a person familiar with according to a person familiar with the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 8, 2025


Bloomberg News lays off around a dozen staffers in restructuring
A source familiar with the situation said the cuts will impact approximately a dozen staffers in the company's global operations. Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief ...

New York Post  ∙  July 8, 2025


Linda Yaccarino to step down as CEO of Elon Musk-owned X
Now, the best is yet to come as X enters a new chapter with @xai." Yaccarino's departure was in the works for over a week, a source familiar with the situation ...

NBC News  ∙  July 8, 2025


July 8, 2025: News on deadly Texas floods | CNN
... according to a person close to the camp. The owners of the camp and a few leaders in the camp office did have access to communication devices, the source ...

CNN  ∙  July 8, 2025


Exclusive | Rick Brunson's fate revealed as Mike Brown takes over ...
“This is what's best for the organization and the players,” a source said. It's unclear who will get the gig as Brown's associate head coach, but James ...

New York Post  ∙  July 8, 2025


Centre plans 'battery passport' to boost EV safety, quality & exports
A source said, "This move will help achieve three major goals: trade (export of electric vehicles), safety and quality". The European Union in 2023 enacted ...

MSN  ∙  July 8, 2025


TSA Policies Become Slightly Less Stupid
" The report relies on an anonymous source but is apparently corroborated by the recent accounts of travelers. Caleb Harmon-Marshall, a former TSA officer ...

MSN  ∙  July 8, 2025


TSA Comments on Possible No Shoe Rule Change for Air Travelers
An anonymous source told The New York Times that some officers have received an internal memo about the new program, with one airport already trialing it.

MSN  ∙  July 8, 2025


Kremlin says it was shocked by tragic death of former minister that ...
Reuters could not independently confirm those suggestions, though a transport industry source, who declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter ...

Reuters  ∙  July 8, 2025


Apple loses top AI models executive to Meta's hiring spree - Los ...
Pang, who joined Apple from Alphabet Inc. in 2021, is the latest big hire for Meta's new superintelligence group, said the people, who declined to be named ...

LA Times  ∙  July 8, 2025


James Cook, Bills motivated to get extension done
There's growing optimism Cook and the Bills can reach a contract agreement by training camp, a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY Sports.

USA Today  ∙  July 8, 2025


Brookfield set to take over 20% stake in Sizewell C
... a person familiar with the situation. Meanwhile, the original project sponsor, EDF, will reduce its stake to 12.5 per cent, as the French state tasks the ...

Financial Times  ∙  July 8, 2025


Brookfield set to take over 20% stake in Sizewell C
... majority control, according to a person familiar with the situation. Internet Providers Hate When You Do This, But It's Not Illegal · Ad. WifiBlast. Meanwhile, ...

MSN  ∙  July 8, 2025


Britain's Lindsey oil refinery resumes deliveries, government says ...
The refinery secured some crude supplies to keep running in the short term late last week, according to DESNZ, but a source close to the matter said the ...

Reuters  ∙  July 8, 2025


Olympian Ryan Lochte shares intimate photos with Molly Gillihan ...
A source close to the couple told People on June 18 that Kayla struggled with repeated heartbreak caused by Ryan's behavior. “He's damaged so much of their ...

MSN  ∙  July 8, 2025


Bezos to buy Vogue as a gift to new wife? Insiders link deal to ...
The Daily Mail's source maintains that former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour is spearheading the sale, despite a source close to Bezos calling the rumors " ...

MSN  ∙  July 8, 2025


Liberal figures rubbish push for US-style primaries as 'ridiculous ...
But one NSW Liberal, who asked not to be named in order to speak freely, said they believed opponents of gender quotas were using the “ridiculous” idea as a ...

The Guardian  ∙  July 8, 2025


Denmark and Finland reject more common EU debt
A Finnish official, who asked not to be named, said: “Finland is sceptical of [recovery fund]-style instruments,” referring to the debt-fuelled €800bn pandemic ...

Financial Times  ∙  July 8, 2025


Portage Foundation creates fund to aid LGBTQ+ students
That emergency fund will be distributed until it is depleted, said a representative of the former center who asked not to be identified. Senate Bill 1 ...

USA Today  ∙  July 8, 2025


Rivian-Backed Small-EV Spinoff Called Also Valued at $1 Billion ...
The venture firm put $200 million into the business, known as Also Inc., at a $1 billion post-money valuation, said the people, who asked not to be identified ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 8, 2025


Glencore to Sell Copper Smelter to Philippines' Villar Family ...
... asked not to be identified as the sale has not been made public yet. A spokesperson for Glencore declined to comment. A representative for Villar didn't ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 8, 2025


Danantara Appoints Four Banks to Lead Up to $10 Billion Loan ...
... asked not to be identified discussing private matters. Danantara, formally known as Daya Anagata Nusantara, sent a request for proposals to regional and ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 8, 2025


Parents shell out $5,000 a month and delay retirement to support 27 ...
One California-based mother, 66, who chose to remain anonymous, recently spoke to CNBC about how much she and her husband pay to financially support their 27- ...

MSN  ∙  July 8, 2025