Anonymous Source Tracker

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


While several sources close to James have told ESPN …
While several sources close to James have told ESPN that it is unknown how the end of his career will play out, it could help James' desire to play on the ...

MSN  ∙  October 10, 2025


GOP senators worry Trump is undercutting their shutdown strategy
One Republican senator who requested anonymity to avoid angering Trump said that the president's comments about being open to a “deal” with Democrats had “ ...

MSN  ∙  October 10, 2025


Braving Trump, Apple's Tim Cook promises to boost China investment
A Shanghai-based government affairs consultant, who requested anonymity because he was not authorised to speak with media, said U.S. companies are wary of ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  October 10, 2025


Teen boy found shot to death in Washington Park ID'd: officials
Some neighbors did not want to be identified. "It's very sad," one said. "No child should lose their life. That child should have been at home; he should ...

MSN  ∙  October 10, 2025


UIC students protest ICE detentions after viral video sparks outrage
A student named Luna, who declined to provide her last name to WGN, organized Thursday's rally and the subsequent march to UIC's administration building.

MSN  ∙  October 10, 2025


Haryana IGP's suicide: Six-member SIT set up; no cremation till DGP ...
... did not want to be named, said: “The go-ahead for the autopsy will be given only after arrest of DGP Kapur and SP Bijarniya and amendment in the FIR.” Read ...

MSN  ∙  October 10, 2025


ADQ among potential suitors for Italian airport
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund ADQ has emerged as a potential suitor in a sale of Catania airport's operator in Sicily, two sources familiar with the matter ...

MSN  ∙  October 10, 2025


Diddy Heartbreak: Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber, Clive Davis ...
Having been found guilty and given a jail term of over four years, a person close to the performer says Combs is currently in 'complete disbelief', unable ...

MSN  ∙  October 10, 2025


Maine Gov. Janet Mills to run for Senate, seeking to dislodge Susan ...
Schumer (D-New York) spoke with the governor earlier this year about running for Senate, according to someone familiar with the call who spoke on the ...

MSN  ∙  October 10, 2025


Another former YRTC Kearney staffer faces sexual allegations of a ...
KETV Investigated received a tip from an anonymous source that led to the discovery of the allegations against Ruiz Palacios. Expand article logo Continue ...

MSN  ∙  October 10, 2025


Spain will begin roll out of European entry visa with checks on single ...
The woman, who did not want to be named, said: “They have a whole set of electronic passport check machines which they never use at the airport so there are ...

MSN  ∙  October 10, 2025


Harvard Seeks Assurances as Talks Restart in Washington - The ...
... people briefed on the matter. Administration officials have said the letters to campuses were attempts to solicit feedback, not ultimatums. Still, the ...

New York Times  ∙  October 9, 2025


Jeffries slams Lawler a day after Capitol clash - Live Updates ...
... people with direct knowledge of the conversations. As many as 70 House Democrats are preparing a letter to Johnson calling for such a vote, and House ...

Politico  ∙  October 9, 2025


Facing Chinese pressure, Taiwan president expected to announce ...
It will help address increasingly complex threats, such as dealing with a combination of drones, rockets, missiles and military aircraft, the source said.

Reuters  ∙  October 9, 2025


Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza peace plan
... the source said. The source was not aware of any U.S. representatives who would attend. TOPSHOT-ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN-CONFLICT-GAZA-ANNIVERSARY An Israeli army ...

NBC News  ∙  October 9, 2025


Exclusive: Shein, hit with big fines, boosts internal controls | Reuters
... the source said. MOUNTING FINES AND SLOWING GROWTH. Tang acknowledged "heightened challenges" in the second quarter, citing U.S. tariffs and "intensifying ...

Reuters  ∙  October 9, 2025


India's Bharti Telecom to open $1.7 bln mega bond issue next week ...
The bankers requested anonymity as they are not authorised to speak to media. The company did not reply to a Reuters email sent on Thursday seeking a ...

Reuters  ∙  October 9, 2025


US Approves Several Billion Dollars of Nvidia (NVDA) AI Chip Sales ...
... requested anonymity so they could discuss a sensitive issue. That approval came after the UAE made concrete plans for a reciprocal amount of investment on ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 9, 2025


Carney and Trump discussed Keystone XL revival, sources say
Sources familiar with the matter who spoke to the BBC declined to say whether there is industry interest in reviving the project. In a statement, South Bow ...

BBC  ∙  October 9, 2025


India's MUDRA aims to diversify funding base with first-ever bond ...
... billion rupees ($563.22 million) through bonds to diversify its funding base, two sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

Reuters  ∙  October 9, 2025


Abu Dhabi's ADQ among potential suitors for Italy's Catania airport ...
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund ADQ has emerged as a potential suitor in a sale of Catania airport's operator in Sicily, two sources familiar with the matter ...

Reuters  ∙  October 9, 2025


Israel-Gaza live updates: Explosions across Gaza as expected ...
The Israeli delegation for this week's ceasefire talks in Sharm el-Sheikh will depart for Egypt this afternoon, two sources familiar with the matter told ABC ...

ABC News  ∙  October 9, 2025


Indian government seeks resolution of dispute at Tata charity arm ...
... sources familiar with the matter said. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. INDIAN GOVERNMENT ASKS TATAS TO RESOLVE ISSUES. The two Indian ministers met with ...

Reuters  ∙  October 9, 2025


Italy to refund banks through extra borrowing, following EU ruling ...
The government sources said they expected the total cost of the ruling would be worth up to 1.5 billion euros ($1.74 billion). They asked not to be named ...

Reuters  ∙  October 9, 2025


First National Financial Prepares C$600 Million Bond Sale ...
... million ($428 million) in bonds next week as it moves closer to being bought out by private equity investors, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  October 9, 2025


Egypt Asks LNG Suppliers to Delay Shipments Through Year-End ...
... with knowledge of the matter. The cargoes will be rescheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2026, said the people, who asked not to be identified ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 9, 2025


Aramco Delays Chemical Expansion Plans on Weak Oil, Asia Focus ...
... asked not to be named because the information isn't public. The deferrals are aimed at spreading out spending at a time of low oil prices and other more ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 9, 2025


Warner Music In Talks With Netflix for Films About Its Stars ...
The company is now looking to outsource that work, said the people, who asked not to be named discussing information that's not public. Video Player is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 9, 2025


Who Will Run Gaza If the Trump-Backed Israel-Hamas Ceasefire ...
“Hamas is under internal pressure,” said one Gazan aid worker at the site, who asked not to be named because he feared he'd be singled out for retribution ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 9, 2025


Pub later-hours plan will not offset costs and wider difficulties, say ...
The chief executive of one of the UK's leading hospitality companies, who asked not to be named, said the policy was “a Labour soundbite”. “We have a few ...

The Guardian  ∙  October 9, 2025


Scoop: Stefanik has $12 million banked
The average donation to her campaign was $27, according to a person familiar with the matter. Zoom in: Stefanik's team released a poll earlier this week ...

Axios  ∙  October 9, 2025


FBI fires special agents who worked on Jack Smith's probe into Trump
... a person familiar with the matter told NBC News. The other dismissed agent was also called back to the office after having left for the day, the person said ...

NBC News  ∙  October 9, 2025


Trump meets with Isaacman about top NASA job after pulling ...
... a person familiar with the meetings. After a fiery back-and-forth between Musk and Trump over government spending, the president pulled Isaacman's ...

CNBC  ∙  October 9, 2025


Dominion Voting Systems sold to company run by former ...
... a person familiar with the sale. John Poulos, the former Dominion CEO, confirmed the sale in a statement. "Liberty Vote has acquired Dominion Voting Systems ...

ABC News  ∙  October 9, 2025


Soccer match between Argentina, Puerto Rico moved from Chicago ...
... a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The friendly match was supposed to be played on Oct. 13 at Soldier Field in ...

CBS News  ∙  October 9, 2025


The Latest: New York Attorney General Letitia James is charged with ...
A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.

Washington Post  ∙  October 9, 2025


US Justice Department opens inquiry into First Brands collapse ...
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an inquiry into the collapse of bankrupt auto parts maker First Brands Group, a person familiar with the matter ...

Reuters  ∙  October 9, 2025


Once the Gaza ceasefire goes into effect, what happens next? : NPR
Here is what to expect after the Israeli Cabinet approves the deal, according to a person briefed by Egyptian officials close to the talks who was not ...

NPR  ∙  October 9, 2025


EU to probe spying allegations involving Hungarian commissioner
The probe will be led by Ilkka Salmi, the commission's deputy director-general for security, workplace and wellbeing, according to a person briefed on the ...

Financial Times  ∙  October 9, 2025


Ciattarelli, Sherrill Spar Over Opioids, Navy Graduation in Final ...
... a Republican operative close to Ciattarelli's campaign. Trump also loomed large in the debate. Asked what grade he would give the president for his work ...

Newsweek  ∙  October 9, 2025


FEMA Investigates Staff Who Signed Whistleblowing Letter ...
” Of the 192 signatories, 154 chose to remain anonymous. Employees who publicly signed their names were immediately placed on leave. FEMA told employees at ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 9, 2025


Trump, Billionaire Isaacman Said to Meet About Top NASA Job ...
Jared Isaacman and President Donald Trump have met to discuss reviving Isaacman's nomination to lead NASA, according to a person familiar with the matter. A ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 9, 2025


Federal Prosecutors Are Looking Into First Brands Collapse ...
... looking into the circumstances around the spectacular collapse of auto-parts supplier First Brands Group, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  October 9, 2025


NFL planning to move Pro Bowl Games to Super Bowl markets
The NFL is in planning stages of moving the Pro Bowl Games to the Super Bowl market each year, a person close to the situation confirmed to USA TODAY ...

USA Today  ∙  October 9, 2025


A Mystery C.E.O. and Billions in Sales: Is China Buying Banned ...
But Nvidia had determined that Megaspeed was a Singaporean company, said a person close to the company's compliance division, and believed it was a newcomer to ...

New York Times  ∙  October 9, 2025


Tata Group 'fighting multiple fires' after cyber attacks and boardroom ...
A person close to Tata said they had done everything to try to persuade the central bank. Analysts said Tata Trusts did not want to cede any control of Tata ...

Financial Times  ∙  October 9, 2025


First Brands: How Jefferies, UBS Ended Up Exposed to Its Collapse ...
This article is based on interviews with more than a dozen investors, vendors and former employees who declined to be identified because many of the details are ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 9, 2025


Naazir and Qaadir Lewis: Inside the final days of twin brothers found ...
A family member who declined to be identified said he had heard the brothers in recent months discussing suicide and the challenges facing young people. But ...

CNN  ∙  October 9, 2025


GM cancels EV tax credit extension plan
... a person briefed on the matter told Reuters. “After further consideration, we have decided not to claim the tax credit,” the company said in a statement to ...

USA Today  ∙  October 9, 2025


China tightens rare earth export controls ahead of Xi-Trump meeting ...
... asked to remain anonymous to discuss sensitive matters. “Rare earth materials with dual civilian and military uses are thus an appropriate target: their ...

Washington Post  ∙  October 9, 2025