Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Israel's spy agency used AI and smuggled-in drones to prepare ...
This account is based on conversations with 10 current and former Israeli intelligence and military officials, some of whom spoke on condition of anonymity to ...

Star Tribune  ∙  June 17, 2025


Iran leader Khamenei sees his inner circle hollowed out by Israel ...
... sources said sources said. A ...

Reuters  ∙  June 17, 2025


Exclusive-Trump's Ukraine envoy to meet Belarus' Lukashenko ...
... sources briefed on the matter, as ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia remain deadlocked. If the official, Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg, meets ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


MSN
"We lease the space to the sellers and are not aware of the origins and authenticity of the products they sell," the employee, who declined to be named, said by ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


The Secret Gamble at the FDA That Exposed Americans to Risky ...
... declined to be named because he still works in the industry and fears professional retribution. “Even though the facility sucks, it's getting tested more ...

Pro Publica  ∙  June 17, 2025


China pharma projects disrupted by Sino-US tensions
... sources with knowledge of the matter, as they seek to mitigate the impact of U.S.-China trade tensions. China's sprawling pharmaceutical research and ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Trump is relying on a small circle of advisers as he weighs Iran strikes
... sources with knowledge of the matter said. Treasury Department officials had no warning that he would make such an announcement, and no technical ...

NBC News  ∙  June 17, 2025


Why Jesse Marsch is under Concacaf investigation and Canada's ...
Multiple sources with knowledge of the matter, who requested anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly, have detailed why Marsch is ...

New York Times  ∙  June 17, 2025


Trump and U.S. intelligence appear at odds over Iran's nuclear ...
Israel's airstrikes on Iran have probably set the country's nuclear program back by a few months, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.

NBC News  ∙  June 17, 2025


China pharma projects disrupted by Sino-US tensions | Reuters
... discussing testing locally, said sources with knowledge of the matter, as they seek to mitigate the impact of U.S.-China trade tensions.

Reuters  ∙  June 17, 2025


June 18, 2025 – Israel-Iran conflict | CNN
Trump has reviewed attack plans for Iran but is holding off to see if Tehran steps back from its nuclear program, a person familiar with the matter told CNN.

CNN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Live updates: Trump leaves G-7 summit early as Israel-Iran attacks ...
... officials briefed on the matter said Monday, as fighting between the regional archrivals continued for a fourth day. Tehran's position, one official said ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Jennifer Garner's baby food company confidentially files for an IPO ...
... people familiar with the matter. The Berkeley, California-based company has tapped a group of investment banks for the IPO, which could occur as soon as ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  June 17, 2025


Inside the White House 'battle lines' over immigration raids, and ...
“Battle lines” have been drawn between Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins over the issue, a source close to the White ...

New York Post  ∙  June 17, 2025


Trump reveals US knows where Iran's supreme leader is 'hiding ...
But, “as always, President Trump alone will make the call,” a source close to the Pentagon said Tuesday. The source speculated that there's an 80% chance ...

New York Post  ∙  June 17, 2025


Is Aaron Rodgers really married, or is it just a wild rumor? Steelers ...
“Jordan and JoJo didn't go to the wedding and don't even know anything really about Brittani,” a source close to the family said. The couple—Jordan Rodgers ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Brad Pitt Is 'in a Good Place' After Divorce, Heartbreak and Healing
Says a source close to Pitt: "It was a really exciting environment for Brad." Expand article logo Continue reading. How To Borrow From Your Home Without ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Inside the Rangers' 2024-25 descent, from playoffs to sell-offs: 'No ...
According to a source close to Trouba, the defenseman saw the story as an attempt by the team to push him out. He did not submit his no-trade list before he ...

New York Times  ∙  June 17, 2025


NBA star Kevin Durant invests in PSG, to consult on 'potential ...
The 36-year-old had previously invested a single-digit million shareholding in the team, according to sources briefed on the matter but not authorized to speak ...

New York Times  ∙  June 17, 2025


Scale AI's Alexandr Wang brings to Meta knowledge of what ...
... declined to be named speaking publicly about Wang. “He knows everyone” in the AI world, that person said. Even Altman, an accomplished networker in his own ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


UK's 10 biggest EuroMillions wins in history
Another person who chose to remain anonymous scooped £171,815,297 in the September 23 2022 draw. ... And the 10th biggest lottery winner in the UK won their ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Mitsubishi Corp. in talks for $8-B US shale acquisition
... person familiar with the matter said on Monday. A deal would give the Japanese conglomerate a substantial natural gas operation adjacent to the US Gulf ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Trump holds Situation Room meeting on Iran
President Trump is meeting with his national security team about the Israel-Iran war in the White House Situation Room, two sources with knowledge tell Axios.

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Immigration raids in Los Angeles hit small business owners: 'It's ...
Luis, 45, a Guatemalan hot dog vendor who asked to be identified only by his first name for fear of being targeted by ICE, said he showed up this weekend at ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Woman found fatally stabbed in house after gas explosion
Another resident in Kersley Road, near Dumont Road – who did not want to be named, said she was in shock. She said: “That is so sad. I just want to cry. I ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


U.S. Steel-Nippon deal includes "golden share" giving Trump ...
... insisted on anonymity to discuss them. The details of the board structure were first reported by The New York Times. "The Art of the Deal," Lutnick wrote of ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


UK watchdog fines 23andMe over 2023 data breach
... people familiar with the matter. |Signage at 23andMe headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. Consumer DNA-testing company ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


US set to object to green jet fuel recommendation at UN aviation ...
... sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. One of the sources said the discussions could be resolved.

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Software vendor for U.S. school districts says data leak was not ...
One parent, who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation from the school board or other parents, said they discovered confidential memos while scrolling ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Renault Kicks Off CEO Search After De Meo's Surprise Exit
Renault aims to pick a successor to De Meo before he steps down on July 15, said the people, who asked not to be named because the deliberations are private.

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Property records show Minnesota shooting suspect lived in Wisconsin
But one woman, who has lived in the neighborhood for 30 years and did not want to be identified, expressed relief that Boelter is no longer nearby. Expand ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Victoria's Secret Pressured by Another Investor Urging Changes ...
... asked not to be identified because the information was private. “Barington has not sought to engage with us,” a spokesperson for Victoria's Secret said ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 16, 2025


Taiwan's Starlux Eyes More Large Airbus Jets in Paris Show Deal ...
The carrier is leaning toward a top-up order for Airbus's A350-1000, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 16, 2025


Oil Shippers Pause Offers to Mideast as Conflict Intensifies ...
... asked not to be identified as they're not authorized to speak publicly. Meanwhile, some owners with tankers that had been provisionally chartered as of ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 16, 2025


Hungary Sells $4 Billion in Bonds to Fund Orban's Budget Gap ...
The country garnered combined bids of more than $14 billion for the offering, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 16, 2025


Saudi Electricity Seeks $1 Billion Loan Amid New Projects ...
acting as the sole mandated lead arranger and bookrunner for the deal, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the matter is private. The loan is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 16, 2025


EU Faces Struggle to Cut Russia Oil Price Cap on Mideast Risk ...
... asked not to be identified because the meeting was private. Some countries also raised the need for coordination with the G-7, indicating an unwillingness ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 16, 2025


Air India Crash Seen Triggering $475 Million in Insurance Claims ...
... asked not to be identified discussing private matters. A spokesperson for Air India did not immediately reply to request for comment. Insurers will first ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 16, 2025


Iranians Weigh Escaping Tehran as Israeli Strikes Continue - The ...
Meisam, who asked to be identified only by his first name because of the sensitivity of the situation, said he drove through areas where smoke from ...

New York Times  ∙  June 16, 2025


Israel Strikes Iran State TV After Telling People to Evacuate Part of ...
“Everything's uncertain,” said Meisam, who asked to be identified only by his first name because of the sensitivity of the security situation. No bombs had ...

New York Times  ∙  June 16, 2025


G7 leaders agree on strategy to protect critical mineral supply, draft ...
The draft, which a source said had not yet been approved by U.S. President Donald Trump, also said minerals markets should reflect the real costs of ...

Reuters  ∙  June 16, 2025


Vance Boelter, suspect in Minnesota lawmaker shootings, arrested ...
A source said that the list named prominent individuals in Minnesota who have been outspoken in their support of reproductive rights. Read the state ...

MSNBC  ∙  June 16, 2025


Inside DOGE's Chaotic Takeover of Social Security - The New York ...
... according to two people familiar with the events. The Supreme Court ruled this month that DOGE's access can resume. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. The ...

New York Times  ∙  June 16, 2025


A Minnesota Manhunt Ends - The New York Times
Trump has privately complained about her, according to two people familiar with his thinking. On a podcast this spring, Mike Davis, a close Trump ally who ...

New York Times  ∙  June 16, 2025


Trump's Classified Documents Inquiry - The New York Times
Information about U.S. strikes in Yemen that the defense secretary put in two group chats came from Central Command, according to two people familiar with the ...

New York Times  ∙  June 16, 2025


Nippon Steel Corp | Reuters
... according to three people familiar with the matter, removing one of the last remaining hurdles to the tie-up. The logos of Nippon Steel Corp. are didplayed ...

Reuters  ∙  June 16, 2025


Amazon.com Inc | Reuters
O Positiv Health is exploring a sale that could value the women's health supplements company at around $1 billion, according to three people familiar with the ...

Reuters  ∙  June 16, 2025


Millennium in Talks to Sell Minority Stake That Values Hedge Fund ...
... according to a person familiar with according to a person familiar with the matter. The multistrategy firm is working with Goldman Sachs ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 16, 2025


EU's Sefcovic to Meet US's Greer at G-7 to Talk Trade, Tariffs ...
... with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of the Group of Seven meeting in Alberta, Canada, according to a person familiar with the plan.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 16, 2025


SALT Cap: Senate Draft Tax Bill Stays With Current $10,000 Limit ...
The draft bill — slated to be released later on Monday — includes the current $10,000 SALT cap, according to a person familiar with the matter. But the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 16, 2025


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