Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Here is who Epstein's longtime assistant accused of sexual abuse
... sources familiar with the matter sources familiar with the matter told CNN. In an interview with the House Oversight Committee on Thursday ...

CNN  ∙  May 22, 2026


FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and ...
... on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential agency matters. The document's sudden appearance sparked internal confusion about how the policy came ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 22, 2026


NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves ...
We don't know what this means either,” said one of two officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters. But Rubio said ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 22, 2026


WNBA and players' union complete long-form CBA 2 months after ...
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the CBA hadn't been made public. Elena Delle Donne, a two-time MVP, played 10 ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 22, 2026


Rubio reports 'slight progress' in Iran talks as Pakistan renews efforts ...
Qatar also sent a delegation to Tehran, according to a regional official who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the talks. The ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 22, 2026


Brazil development bank BNDES cuts stake in Petrobras, Axia ...
... in state-run oil firm Petrobras and in power company ‌Axia Energia , selling shares from both this month, four sources told Reuters on condition of anonymity.

Reuters  ∙  May 22, 2026


NASCAR's Kyle Busch was short of breath, coughing up blood day ...
The people spoke on condition of anonymity because details have not been disclosed by Busch's team or family. During the emergency call placed late that ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 22, 2026


How leaks, demands and a phone call derailed Estée Lauder's deal ...
... people with direct knowledge of the deal told Reuters. Advertisement. Charlotte Tilbury wearing a red and black beaded dress with fringe details and a ...

New York Post  ∙  May 22, 2026


Trump officials tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing ... - MSN
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. White House adviser Kurt.

MSN  ∙  May 22, 2026


Epstein-Related Investigations Continue, Federal Agencies Say
Two people familiar with the matter told FOIA Files millions of pages of files that were withheld relate to other investigations in which Epstein was not ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 22, 2026


No talks currently planned between Trump and Taiwan's Lai ...
The U.S. and Taiwan have not made concrete plans for talks between their presidents, four people familiar with the matter said, despite ‌U.

Reuters  ∙  May 22, 2026


Trafigura Withdraws Huge Volumes of Copper From LME Warehouses
... of copper from London Metal Exchange warehouses as lucrative trading opportunities emerge in the US and China, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 22, 2026


Total Explores Selling Stakes in European Green Assets - Bloomberg
... some of its European renewables assets, as the French energy giant seeks a partner for its green investments, people familiar with the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 22, 2026


China's PCG Power plans Hong Kong IPO filing as early ... - Reuters
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter said. PCG Power did not respond to a ​Reuters request for comment. The Reuters Power Up ...

Reuters  ∙  May 22, 2026


Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to try to help secure US-Iran deal ...
... with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Friday. Doha, which has worked as a mediator in the Gaza war and other areas of international tension, had till ...

Reuters  ∙  May 22, 2026


Orsted (ORSTED DC) Mulls Over $1 Billion Sale of US Renewable ...
Orsted A/S is exploring a sale of its onshore renewables assets in the US, people with knowledge of the matter said, as part of a pivot to its core market ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 22, 2026


Trump Administration Offers Conflicting View of Civil Rights Cuts
Education Secretary Linda McMahon has told Congress she wants money to hire more. Two White House officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss ...

New York Times  ∙  May 22, 2026


Last-minute lobbying by tech industry officials led Trump to cancel AI ...
... on the condition of anonymity to describe the private conversations. Trump decided not to sign the order after the White House had already sent out ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 22, 2026


US tax officials consider adding citizenship question to tax forms
... on the condition of anonymity for fear of professional reprisals. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and ...

Reuters  ∙  May 22, 2026


Redwood City Teacher Previously Fired for Sexual Harassment Has ...
Another Clifford parent, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect his child's identity, told the news outlets that he also filed a complaint ...

ProPublica  ∙  May 22, 2026


Wall Street thinks IMAX is ripe for a sale. Here's who could buy it
CNBC's source spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the confidential nature of the discussions. The Wall Street Journal first reported the potential ...

CNBC  ∙  May 22, 2026


Trump erupts at Pete Hegseth after Poland troop blunder sparks ...
Hegseth's choice to cancel the deployment shocked many European allies. Three people close to the matter said that they are not sure why the secretary decided ...

MSN  ∙  May 22, 2026


Trevor Bauer escapes unhurt after Arizona McLaren crash - MSN
Sources close to Bauer have said he was driving at the posted 45 mph limit when the crash occurred. ClutchPoints + 2. What's next for Bauer's season and ...

MSN  ∙  May 22, 2026


Bruce Dern recalls Tarantino's stern warning to Brad Pitt on set - MSN
Mixed responses from sources close to Pitt. While Dern's account paints the exchange as intense, a source close to Pitt told TMZ that the two men are friends ...

MSN  ∙  May 22, 2026


Leaks, demands and a phone call: how Estée Lauder's Puig deal fell ...
The five sources, close to both sides of the talks, spoke on condition of ​anonymity because the process was confidential. Three of the people said the two ...

Reuters  ∙  May 22, 2026


Regional mediators travel to Tehran in push for US-Iran deal
A Qatari delegation was also holding talks in Tehran, a person briefed on the matter said. The mediators are seeking to get the parties to agree to end the ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 22, 2026


Reform UK by-election candidate accused of offensive social media ...
... people briefed on the matter. The Suffolk seat could see a by-election in the coming months as the current MP Patrick Spencer faces a trial over allegations ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 22, 2026


India central bank not in favour of rate hikes to defend rupee ...
The Reserve Bank of India has other levers it has yet to deploy, according to the sources familiar with the RBI's thinking, which Reuters reported earlier ...

Reuters  ∙  May 22, 2026


S.F. merchants say stolen goods chaos continues despite new state ...
Back at the 24th Street Mission Station BART plaza, Pete, an unpermitted vendor who declined to provide his last name, said he wouldn't be deterred by the ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  May 22, 2026


Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration will be on a small island in ...
President Donald Trump himself. The guest list is being kept small — by design, the sources said. Only immediate family and the couple's closest friends will ...

CNN  ∙  May 22, 2026


India RBI's rupee defence persists after at least $2 billion ... - MSN
The bankers did not want to be identified as they are not authorised to speak publicly. The intervention is a step up from recent days, when dollar sales ...

MSN  ∙  May 22, 2026


MSG's Knicks watch party permits denied after cops complain of ...
MSG's permits for the Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 shindig were summarily denied by the city's Street Activity Permit Office, sources with knowledge of ...

New York Post  ∙  May 22, 2026


Gov. Hochul strikes $557M sweetheart pension deal - New York Post
Under the finalized deal, Tier 6 teachers will be able to retire penalty-free at age 58 after 30 years of service, rather than at 63, sources with knowledge of ...

New York Post  ∙  May 22, 2026


Michigan residents win over $3 million in prizes in the Michigan Lottery
... chose to remain anonymous. “I went out with a friend for Cinco de Mayo, and after she suggested we stop to buy tickets, so we did.” Expand article logo ...

MSN  ∙  May 22, 2026


Freshly single Alex Rodriguez enjoys Knicks' Game 2 win
The 2009 World Series champ and Cordeiro, who were first linked in 2022, broke up about two months before she made it public, a source close to the former MLB ...

New York Post  ∙  May 22, 2026


Pakistani field marshal in Tehran to try to seal U.S.-Iran deal - Axios
Pakistan's top military commander, Field Marshal Asim Munir, landed in Tehran on Friday as part of an effort to reach a deal under which the U.S. and Iran ...

Axios  ∙  May 22, 2026


US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, more work ...
Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency, citing a source close to the negotiations, said negotiations were continuing. The source added that progress had ...

Reuters  ∙  May 22, 2026


Dashcam shows Britney Spears' delayed stop before DUI arrest - MSN
A source close to her said she feels it is cruel for the footage to be made public, especially after she completed rehab and worked to make amends. She has ...

MSN  ∙  May 22, 2026


AI gets cabinet berth in Tamil Nadu govt, to enable integration of ...
Responding to queries from TNIE on the state's AI push, an official close to the minister said it was too early to comment in detail. However, the focus ...

MSN  ∙  May 22, 2026


Astonishing rumor Fox News guest was wearing whole head mask ...
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MSN  ∙  May 22, 2026


Could you imagined if the Braves, Freddie Freeman saga ended like ...
The team's preference, according to a person close to Rizzo, was to sign him for one year.” The Braves then pivoted to Matt Olson, avoiding what could have ...

MSN  ∙  May 22, 2026


GOP senators punt budget reconciliation bill over Trump 'anti ...
A Senate Republican aide said the administration's announcement of the compensation fund “100-percent” sunk the chances of the $72 billion budget ...

The Hill  ∙  May 22, 2026


SEC Delays Plan Allowing for Crypto Versions of US Stocks
... asked not to be named while discussing the commission's business. A draft of the plan had been prepared and reviewed by staff. More From Bloomberg. Inside ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 22, 2026


Microsoft was positioned to win in AI coding. Outages got in the way
With the extra load, GitHub effectively ran out of space, said two people familiar with the issue who asked not to be named in order to discuss internal matters ...

CNBC  ∙  May 22, 2026


Iran has destroyed roughly $1 billion worth of US Reaper drones
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. Reapers, which are no longer manufactured for US forces, cost about $30 million each and carry high-powered ...

MSN  ∙  May 22, 2026


Pakistan army chief visits Tehran in push for US-Iran deal
A Qatari delegation was also holding talks in Tehran, a person briefed on the matter said. The mediators are seeking to get the parties to agree to end the ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 22, 2026


Uasin Gishu clears Eldoret Ebola virus scare after suspected case ...
However, the tests came back negative, so there is really nothing to talk about,” the official who declined to be named told TUKO.co.ke. According to the ...

MSN  ∙  May 22, 2026


Scoop: DCCC targets Maureen Galindo with 11th-hour ad buy - Axios
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is going up on the air with ads attacking Democratic congressional candidate Maureen Galindo in Texas, ...

Axios  ∙  May 22, 2026


Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence
A person familiar with the situation said that Williams's diagnosis notwithstanding, Gabbard had been pressured to depart by White House officials ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 22, 2026


Week's best: ChatGPT to offer money advice - MSN
... a person familiar with the situation. Inflation deflating retirement confidence. Persistent inflation is taking its toll on Americans' retirement confidence ...

MSN  ∙  May 22, 2026