Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Group chat mistake reveals man is being fired from his job ...
The 30-year-old systems engineer, who asked to remain anonymous, had been hired to help automate database and CRM software functions at a local hospital network ...

Newsweek  ∙  June 14, 2025


Minnesota lawmakers shot in targeted attack: Photos from the scene
Vance Boelter's roommate, who declined to give his name, speaks with a Minneapolis police officer outside his home on June 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

USA Today  ∙  June 14, 2025


Sunday's U.S.-Iran nuclear talks cancelled, Oman says | Reuters
A senior official of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed Sunday's talks had been cancelled.

Reuters  ∙  June 14, 2025


Suspect in 'politically-motivated assassination' of Minnesota state ...
A law enforcement official briefed on the matter told CNN law enforcement found a hit list in the Minnesota suspect's car that contained nearly 70 names.

CNN  ∙  June 14, 2025


Minnesota Senator: Rise in political threats 'out of hand'
... official briefed on the matter told CNN. Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley described what happened when officers first arrived at Senator Hoffman's ...

CNN  ∙  June 14, 2025


Police chief gives details of Minnesota shooting
... official briefed on the matter told CNN. Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley described what happened when officers first arrived at Senator Hoffman's home.

CNN  ∙  June 14, 2025


Melissa Hortman: Who was the Minnesota state representative ...
... official briefed on the matter told CNN. CNN has learned all the Democratic members of Minnesota's Congressional delegation were on the suspect's alleged ...

CNN  ∙  June 14, 2025


No Kings in New Bedford; protesters wave flags, blast President Trump
One man who declined to be identified said, “I'm here to protest against Trump on No Kings Day. A lot of what he has been doing has been very authoritarian ...

USA Today  ∙  June 14, 2025


The future of mRNA vaccines is in doubt after attacks by Trump ...
... according to two people familiar with the discussions who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe internal policy decisions. The career staff didn't ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 14, 2025


Michigan Wolverines news and updates - CBS Detroit
... according to two people familiar with the situation who spoke with AP. May 5 · still0425-00000.png. Michigan gymnast talks winning NCAA championship, competing ...

CBS News  ∙  June 14, 2025


Bo Erickson - White House reporter
... according to two people familiar with the White House's plans. Jan 28, 2021. U.S. Struggles With Coronavirus Amid A Surge Of New Cases. Biden's school ...

CBS News  ∙  June 14, 2025


Trump Shifts Deportation Focus, Pausing Most Raids on Farms ...
... a person familiar with the matter. Mr. Trump has for decades owned luxury hotels, an industry with a strong immigrant labor force. Advertisement. SKIP ...

New York Times  ∙  June 14, 2025


Israel-Iran conflict shows no signs of ending as it enters its fourth day
... official briefed on the matter who cannot speak publicly about intelligence. Information about a gathering of Iranian commanders was used to kill key ...

NBC News  ∙  June 14, 2025


Israel Bombards Tehran, Setting Oil Facilities Ablaze - The New ...
... on the condition of anonymity on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to ...

New York Times  ∙  June 14, 2025


Rallygoers at Minnesota 'No Kings' protests sobered by news of the ...
Another woman, citing fear for her safety, declined to give her name but said she hoped the rallies will convince some Republican lawmakers to stand in ...

MSN  ∙  June 14, 2025


What happened on Monday, June 16, as protests slowed and ...
Sydney, 34, wore a red bikini and black bandana over her face and declined to give her name out of concern about retaliation. But the San Fernando Valley ...

LA Times  ∙  June 14, 2025


Beaufort County voices unite behind 'No Kings' protests against Trump
The single Trump supporter, who declined to give her name, showed up at City Hall, she said, to counter the anti-Trump protesters.

MSN  ∙  June 14, 2025


Donald Trump and Melania arrive at military parade as crowd sings ...
One demonstrator, 72-year-old Mike from Washington, D.C., who declined to give his last name, held up a sign that read: 'Celebrate and respect our brave ...

MSN  ∙  June 14, 2025


ICE ordered to pause most raids on farms, hotels and restaurants
... a person familiar with the matter. The order to scale back U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.

MSN  ∙  June 14, 2025


Immigration crackdown impacts Myrtle Beach tourism industry
The owner of A&B, who chose to remain anonymous, told News13 there is not only an uptick in deportations, but also in visa denials. Expand article logo ...

MSN  ∙  June 14, 2025


Glasgow city centre sexual assaults double amid soaring attacks on ...
JJ, who chose to remain anonymous, had ordered snacks to be delivered to her east end home at around 7pm on January 4 last year. The 32-year-old, who had ...

MSN  ∙  June 14, 2025


Four Men Escape From Migrant Detention Facility in Newark - The ...
The woman, who did not want to be identified because she feared it would lead to retaliation against her partner, said she told him to close the door to the ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2025


Exclusive: SBI Shinsei Bank preparing to relist by year-end, sources ...
The people did not wish to be identified as the information is not public. SBI Shinsei Bank did not respond to a request for comment. SBI Shinsei is aiming ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Exclusive: Crypto giants set for EU green light amid growing ...
Another senior regulatory official, who did not wish to be identified, said that they were concerned about accepting licences granted in countries where ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Exclusive: Google, Scale AI's largest customer, plans split after Meta ...
... news broke that rival Meta is taking a 49% stake in the AI data-labeling startup, five sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


US gave regional allies heads up on Israel's planned attack on Iran ...
... sources familiar with the matter sources familiar with the matter said on Friday. In a diplomatic note sent out ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Iran fires missiles at Israel in response to attacks | Reuters
Two regional sources said at least 20 Iranian military commanders were killed, a stunning decapitation reminiscent of Israeli attacks that swiftly wiped out ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Trend hedge funds struggle as more nimble macro funds embrace ...
... sources close to the matter. The funds declined to comment. In contrast, hedge funds that use their discretion on the timing of trades and the asset classes ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Sites preserving American history in jeopardy nationwide amid ...
While Rogers says local environmental and industrial struggles were a factor, historic preservation sources close to the project say the changing political ...

CBS News  ∙  June 13, 2025


LeBron James Gets Massive Update on Lakers Future - Newsweek
"Most echo Charania's reporting that James intends to opt in, but some sources close to the Lakers say they anticipate James opting out and signing another ...

Newsweek  ∙  June 13, 2025


Israeli strikes back Iran's leadership into a corner | Reuters
In the days leading up to the strikes on Iran, security sources close to Hezbollah told Reuters the group would not join any retaliatory action by Iran out ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Extreme heat poses a danger to players and fans at Club World Cup ...
Fifa will also be monitoring tournament and stadium operations daily, according to sources close to the organisers, which could result in additional ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 13, 2025


Chinese Firms in Talks to Join Group for Li Ka-Shing's Ports ...
... billionaire Li Ka-shing's global ports, according to people familiar with the matter, in an effort to ease Beijing's concerns over the controversial deal.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


In L.A., the Divide Between Peace and Violence Is in the Eye of the ...
The man, who declined to give his name, wore a handgun on his thigh and carried a rifle that fires plastic projectiles. He pointed to nearby stores and ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2025


Meta poaches 28-year-old Scale AI CEO after taking multibillion ...
The sources were not authorised to speak to media and declined to be identified. Meta didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Wang, who was ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Exclusive: India moves to conserve its rare earths, seeks halt to ...
The sources declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter. Under a 2012 government agreement, IREL supplies rare earths to Toyotsu Rare ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Willkie Farr Partners, Unhappy With the Firm's Deal With Trump ...
Trump, according to one of the people briefed on the matter. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. Representatives for Willkie and Cooley could not be ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2025


Live Updates: Israeli Strikes Wipe Out Iran's Top Military Chain of ...
President Trump and his most senior aides knew these strikes were likely coming, according to three people briefed on the matter. It's unclear what — if ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2025


Crypto token Solana ETF hopefuls amend filings with SEC | Reuters
... a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. Make sense of the latest ESG trends affecting companies and governments with the Reuters Sustainable Switch ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Ramp Hits $16 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round - Bloomberg
Financial technology startup Ramp is now valued at $16 billion following a $200 million funding round, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


Thyssenkrupp CEO Lopez to get contract extension, source says ...
... a person familiar with the matter a person familiar with the matter said. Lopez, who took the helm on June 1, 2023, has ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Tennessee judge to hear arguments about releasing Kilmar Abrego ...
However, a person familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a personnel matter confirmed the connection. Although Abrego ...

ABC News  ∙  June 13, 2025


Centerview Is Sole Wall Street Bank on Meta's Scale AI Bet ...
The size of the investment was $14.3 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked to not be identified because financial terms weren't ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


OpenAI to Continue Working With Scale After Meta Deal, CFO Says ...
The deal valued Scale at more than $29 billion and gives Meta a 49% stake, a person familiar with the matter had said. Read More: Meta Finalizes $14.3 ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


Scale AI Backer Accel Set for $2.5 Billion Windfall on Meta Deal ...
Accel expects a windfall of more than $2.5 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified discussing private information ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


MBK plans to sell its troubled Korean supermarket chain Homeplus ...
The sale will target strategic buyers, said a person familiar with the situation. In 2024, MBK launched a sale process for Homeplus Express, the supermarket ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Chase Utley - The New York Times
A person familiar with the situation said baseball officials would probably set a date for the hearing for Tuesday afternoon. By Andrew Keh. Oct. 12, 2015 ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2025


How a traffic stop led to charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
... a person familiar with the situation told Reuters. Schrader has declined requests for comment. Why were the criminal charges filed in Tennessee? Kilmar ...

USA Today  ∙  June 13, 2025


Kilmar Abrego Garcia saga continues with court date in Tennessee
... a person familiar with the situation told Reuters. Schrader has declined requests for comment. Stories of identity across the country: Sign up for USA ...

USA Today  ∙  June 13, 2025


More from White Sox News - Page 419 - CBS News
Packers will release veteran CB Jaire Alexander, AP source says. A person familiar with the situation says the Green Bay Packers are planning to release ...

CBS News  ∙  June 13, 2025


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