Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Trump says Venezuelan oil is already coming into US refineries
Three sources with knowledge previously told USA TODAY that some of those funds would be stored in an account in the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar. More such ...

USA Today  ∙  January 24, 2026


US Asks Italy to Join Gaza Security Force as Founding Member ...
The US has asked Italy to join the International Stabilization Force for Gaza as a founding member, people familiar with the matter said, as the Trump ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 24, 2026


Stunning images show the massive winter storm sweeping the US
An employee of Safer Downtown, who declined to be named, crosses High Street near the Ohio Statehouse after shoveling sidewalks as Winter Storm Fern continues ...

USA Today  ∙  January 24, 2026


Thousands rally and hundreds of businesses close in protest ...
One protester, who declined to be named, told news agencies he was marching "because if we don't fight, we don't win. If we don't fight, fascism wins ...

None  ∙  January 24, 2026


Iranians struggle as internet shutdown hits livelihoods
A travel agent, who declined to be named for security concerns, told AFP that booking international flights has been "unstable". Some flights had been ...

None  ∙  January 24, 2026


Inside an Isle of Jersey estate that holds Epstein secrets
A source said A source said a source said.

New York Post  ∙  January 24, 2026


Dakota Johnson and Role Model: A Timeline of the Relationship ...
Meanwhile, an anonymous source sent a blind-item to Deux Moi, claiming the singer “kept kissing her forehead/gorgeous bangs.” June 23, 2025: A source tells ...

None  ∙  January 24, 2026


Brooklyn Beckham and Brothers' Trademarks on Their Names ...
... a source close to the family tells PEOPLE that the situation is a "misunderstanding". The trademarks on the names of the four Beckham children — Brooklyn ...

None  ∙  January 24, 2026


Arkansas Powerball player claims $1.82B jackpot — second-largest ...
The lucky winner chose to remain anonymous as they picked the one-time cash payment of $834.9 million before taxes, the Arkansas Lottery announced Thursday ...

MSN  ∙  January 24, 2026


'Massive' Russian strikes on Ukraine hit negotiation table as well as ...
US-brokered talks between Ukraine and Russia resumed on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters. The rare trilateral talks ...

The Guardian  ∙  January 24, 2026


Russian airstrikes pound Ukraine amid US-brokered peace talks in ...
A source familiar with the situation told Reuters that the talks - which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said were the first trilateral meetings ...

MSN  ∙  January 24, 2026


Senate Democrats will block government funding after Border Patrol ...
But Republican leaders aren't planning to break up the bill, according to a Senate Republican aide, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe the ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 24, 2026


Merced police ramping up gang violence prevention amid rise in ...
One woman, who asked not to be identified, said her son was very close to the two teens, Nehemiah and Xavier, who were best friends. She said she hopes to ...

MSN  ∙  January 24, 2026


Can whistles & car alarms get ICE to leave Minnesota?
... asked not to be named, offers free ICE whistles to cars driving past the memorial site for Renee Good near the intersection of 34th St. and Portland Ave. in ...

Star Tribune  ∙  January 24, 2026


Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Shanghai amid China regulatory ...
BEIJING, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is in Shanghai, a person briefed on the matter said on Saturday, as the U.S. chip giant faces fierce ...

MSN  ∙  January 24, 2026


What We Know About a Second Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis - The ...
... with knowledge of the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity. Here's what we know: Who was killed? Mr. Pretti, 37, worked in the intensive-care unit at ...

New York Times  ∙  January 24, 2026


Eight women among 17 Maoists killed in 'Operation Megaburu'
... on Thursday and Friday, people close to the matter said on Saturday. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila.

MSN  ∙  January 24, 2026


NBA reschedules Warriors game in Minnesota hours before tipoff in ...
Said a Minneapolis woman, Dara, 25, who manned a megaphone Saturday afternoon and declined to give her last name to the Chronicle, citing safety concerns ...

MSN  ∙  January 24, 2026


Chicago submits bids to host Democratic National Convention again ...
Chicago has submitted a pair of bids seeking to host the Democratic National Conventions in 2028 and 2032, according to multiple sources with knowledge of ...

MSN  ∙  January 24, 2026


UFC legend set for slugfest at UFC 327 in Miami - Yahoo Sports
MMA Fighting's Damon Martin confirmed the bout with sources with knowledge of the matchup after Swanson broke the fight news Wednesday on social media. UFC ...

None  ∙  January 24, 2026


Israeli drone strike kills two children collecting firewood in Gaza - MSN
... people briefed on the matter told the Reuters news agency. The US on Thursday announced plans for a “New Gaza” rebuilt from scratch, to include residential ...

MSN  ∙  January 24, 2026


Sen. Amy Klobuchar files paperwork to run for Minnesota governor
“This is a preliminary step necessary for any candidate considering a run,” according to a person close to the senator who spoke on condition of anonymity ...

USA Today  ∙  January 23, 2026


Opinion | No One Should Be Afraid to Say That Jasmine Crockett ...
Further, an anonymous source told NOTUS, Republicans ran an AstroTurf phone and text campaign urging Democrats to contact Crockett and ask her to run. Those ...

New York Times  ∙  January 23, 2026


Say It to Bari Weiss's Face - WSJ
The Associated Press actually requires reporters to describe an anonymous source's “motive.” I think we can guess the motivation of the “ten people familiar ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  January 23, 2026


'Gang held sledgehammer to my head in £1m burglary' - BBC News
The husband and wife, who have asked not to be named, came face to face with the gang in the property off Knowle Road, Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, in December.

BBC  ∙  January 23, 2026


Construction workers face federal charges over Hardin Valley ICE raid
... asked not to be named because he is not authorized by his employer to discuss the raid. Prosecutor tried unsuccessfully to keep teenager in federal ...

USA Today  ∙  January 23, 2026


Santander fined more than €40M over deficiencies in Openbank ...
The fine amount is calculated based on the company size and not on the seriousness of the events, the people who asked not to be named discussing private ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


LAUSD says Pali High is safe post-fire. Parents have concerns - Los ...
“I think they jumped the gun,” said a parent of one Pali High sophomore, who asked not to be named because she feared backlash for her child. “I'm quite ...

LA Times  ∙  January 23, 2026


Taiwan Dollar Defies Global Volatility as Exporters Step In ...
Greenback selling from state-owned banks further aided the local currency, said the traders who asked not to be named as they aren't allowed to speak publicly.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 23, 2026


India seeks to boost manufacturing, hit $1.3 trln in exports through ...
... asked not to be named because they were not authorised to speak to media. The Finance Ministry and government think tank NITI Aayog, which is tasked with ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Nvidia's Huang to visit China as AI chip sales stall
... a person with direct knowledge of the travel plans. The Information reported last week, citing sources, that China would only approve local purchases of ...

CNBC  ∙  January 23, 2026


Exclusive | BlackRock and Trump ally Larry Fink look to make war ...
“(BlackRock) is advising a bunch of governments on how to figure out ways to attract capital to Ukraine,” said a person with direct knowledge of the matter.

New York Post  ∙  January 23, 2026


Why China's women are having fewer babies
Ma, a 35-year-old video producer from Guangdong, who declined to give her first name, was clear in her pessimism about the economy. “My friends don't want ...

Financial Times  ∙  January 23, 2026


TikTok's New CEO Brings Hollywood Connections, ByteDance ...
... according to a person familiar with the company. Presser will be responsible for protecting US user data, moderating content, and driving business growth ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 23, 2026


White Sox add right-hander Seranthony Dominguez to their bullpen ...
... according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move was pending a physical ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 23, 2026


Trump-backed deal to 'save' TikTok faces lingering security ...
... a source familiar with the situation said. Advertisement. “With this new entity under the control of US investors, Americans can continue to enjoy TikTok ...

New York Post  ∙  January 23, 2026


5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken by ICE. Here's what we ...
... a source familiar with the situation said. The Department of Homeland Security told CNN that ICE did not target the child. CNN's Priscilla Alvarez reports ...

CNN  ∙  January 23, 2026


Everything to know about Brooklyn Beckham's wife, Nicola Peltz ...
A source familiar with the situation told Fox News Digital: "He worked with her over ten years ago, bleached and burned her hair to the point it was in the sink ...

Fox News  ∙  January 23, 2026


Databricks obtains $1.8 billion in additional debt ahead of IPO
Databricks now has access to over $7 billion in debt, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC. Investors valued the data analytics software maker at ...

CNBC  ∙  January 23, 2026


Portland, Maine, Feels Like a Small Town — And ICE Isn't Welcome ...
The doctor also declined to be identified because hospital employees were not authorized to speak to the news media. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. “While ...

New York Times  ∙  January 23, 2026


EU Bank Watchdogs Urged to Loosen Up as Wall Street Gains Edge ...
... declined to be identified because the discussions are private. Read More: EU Bankers Prepare for Capital Buffer Overhaul to Disappoint. “Unless the EU adapts ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 23, 2026


Exclusive: Citigroup to lay off more employees in March, sources say ...
The sources declined to be identified discussing personnel matters. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. In a statement, Citigroup said the bank will continue ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Renault's India comeback relies on new strategy, old nameplate ...
... declined to be identified as they were not authorised to speak with media. Considering the faith placed in the Duster name, that SUV represents a make-or ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Exclusive - Citigroup to lay off more employees in March, sources say
The sources declined to be identified discussing personnel matters. Citigroup declined to comment on potential new layoffs, but it pointed Reuters to ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


Exclusive: Citigroup to lay off more employees in March, sources say
The sources declined to be identified discussing personnel matters. In a statement, Citigroup said the bank will continue to reduce headcount in 2026 ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


The ICE standoff in Minneapolis has become the political issue ...
... a person familiar with the situation said. The company is sending frequent updates about areas that might be affected and allowing staff to work remotely if ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


Minneapolis ICE Standoff Has Become the Political Issue CEOs Can ...
... a person familiar with the situation said. The company is sending frequent updates about areas that might be affected and allowing staff to work remotely if ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  January 23, 2026


Minnesotans go on strike Friday to protest ICE; clergy arrested at ...
Princess, 24, who declined to give her last name out of fear of retaliation from the government, called out of her job as a paralegal to attend the ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 23, 2026


Exclusive: India regulator accuses executives at EY, PwC of insider ...
... declined to be named due to sensitivity of the matter. A show cause notice is SEBI's first step after a probe is completed, and is meant to seek responses ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


India's Axis Bank places consumer lending arm's stake sale on hold ...
"Axis Finance is well-capitalised and does not need to rush into raising capital," said one of the sources, who declined to be named. An email sent to Axis ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026