Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Middle East crisis live: Israel bombs Tehran and Beirut as Trump ...
One man, who declined to give his name, told AFP: “We fled from the suburbs, we were humiliated. We'll sleep on the road tonight and God alone knows what ...

The Guardian  ∙  March 6, 2026


Trump replaces Kristi Noem at DHS; Rep. Tony Gonzales drops re ...
The Justice Department shelved an investigation into former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen, a person briefed on the matter told NBC News today.

NBC News  ∙  March 6, 2026


Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target U.S. forces, officials say
The Pentagon is quickly burning through its supply of precision arms and air defense interceptors, people familiar with the matter have told The Post ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 6, 2026


Russia is aiding Iran's war effort by providing intel on US military ...
... people familiar with the matter said, though Beijing has stayed out of the war up until now. China relies heavily on Iranian oil and has reportedly been ...

CNN  ∙  March 6, 2026


Exclusive: Turkey asks Britain's MI6 to step up protection of Syria's ...
... take a larger role in protecting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa after recent assassination plots, according to five people ‌familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  March 6, 2026


Reinsurers Triple Ship Insurance Costs After US Torpedo Attack
... reinstate policies, according to people familiar with the matter, after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, amplifying risk perceptions.

Bloomberg  ∙  March 6, 2026


SoftBank Seeks Record Loan of Up to $40 Billion for OpenAI Stake
... people familiar with the matter, in what would be its largest-ever borrowing denominated solely in dollars. The bridge loan would have a tenor of about 12 ...

None  ∙  March 6, 2026


KKR Seeks $500 Million Loan to Finance $1.3 Billion XCL ...
... people familiar with the matter. The proposed financing is said to carry a five-year maturity and an interest margin of about 300 basis points above the ...

None  ∙  March 6, 2026


USA Rare Earth Poised to Buy Rest of Stake in Round Top Deposit
... people familiar with the matter. The Stillwater, Oklahoma-based company will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Texas Mineral Resources Corp. for ...

None  ∙  March 6, 2026


Cosmetic Lens Maker Moody Considers Sale That Could Value ...
... people familiar with the matter. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 7 Warning Signs with KKR. Is KKR fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF ...

None  ∙  March 6, 2026


SoftBank seeks record loan of up to US$40 bil for OpenAI stake
... billion to mostly help finance its investment in US tech giant OpenAI, according to people familiar with the matter.

None  ∙  March 6, 2026


India's Aditya Birla Group restarts iron ore business, sources say
Indian commodities trading house Aditya Birla Global Trading ​is restarting its iron ore operations, three sources ‌familiar with the matter said, ...

Reuters  ∙  March 6, 2026


Scoop: Rep. Darrell Issa expected to retire from Congress - Axios
... sources familiar with the matter told Axios. Why it matters: The development shakes up the race for his seat significantly, with another Republican ally of ...

Axios  ∙  March 6, 2026


FDA reversals on UniQure, Moderna approvals worry investors
One former FDA official who spoke to CNBC on the condition of anonymity to speak freely called this the worst type of regulatory uncertainty, because ...

CNBC  ∙  March 6, 2026


Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran ...
The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly on the sensitive matter and spoke on the condition of anonymity, cautioned that the U.S. ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 6, 2026


Why Is the U.S. Launching Military Operations in Ecuador? | TIME
But one American official, speaking to the New York Times on the condition of anonymity, said that, in the months leading up to this week's announcement ...

Time  ∙  March 6, 2026


Father of girl buried in suitcase in Ohio speaks for first time - The Hill
I couldn't save my daughter,” the man said. He spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect his identity and described how his life has been turned upside ...

The Hill  ∙  March 6, 2026


Mass firings leave national security ranks thinned as war raises threats
... on the condition of anonymity either out of concern about retaliation or to discuss continuing investigations. The FBI and Justice Department still have ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 6, 2026


Here's whom Trump is tapping to fix the massive money mess in ...
... people close to the matter say. A longtime college sports fan, Trump sees what has happened to a system where athletes used to spend four years playing for ...

New York Post  ∙  March 6, 2026


U.S. attorney in Miami targeting Cuban Communist leaders with new ...
The top federal prosecutor in Miami is spearheading a new initiative targeting Cuban leaders for prosecution, sources familiar with the plan tell CBS News.

CBS News  ∙  March 6, 2026


Hezbollah saw new war with Israel as inevitable and rearmed for ...
... , using support from Iran and its own weapons factories to prepare for a new war with Israel, six sources familiar with the group's preparations said.

Reuters  ∙  March 6, 2026


Austin police to give update on investigation into deadly mass ...
Sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News that the war in Iran, at least in part, appeared to have been a factor in the attack. The shooting ...

CBS News  ∙  March 6, 2026


Tom Brady, Fanatics flag football event moving from Saudi Arabia to ...
... sources familiar with the event. It will be held at BMO Stadium, the home venue of MLS's Los Angeles FC and the NWSL's Angel City FC, those sources said ...

New York Times  ∙  March 6, 2026


Iranian women's soccer team forced to sing national anthem ... - CNN
... sources close to the team tell CNN Sports, just days after the squad refused to do so in its tournament opener.

CNN  ∙  March 6, 2026


Nottingham Forest tell Edu to stay away from training ground - BBC
The club have declined to comment but sources close to Forest insist that Edu continues to work as normal. Forest 'focusing on the present' - but will they ...

BBC  ∙  March 6, 2026


House GOP leaders begin push for reconciliation 2.0
Sources close to GOP leadership told the Washington Examiner that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is pursuing the effort.

Washington Examiner  ∙  March 6, 2026


Iran war may help Netanyahu at home but hurt Israel abroad - CNN
Sources close to Netanyahu say they are also one of the cornerstones of his reelection strategy. The political logic is direct: Battlefield achievements ...

None  ∙  March 6, 2026


Bank of England grills lenders over collapsed mortgage provider MFS
However, people briefed on the matter said the authority was yet to launch a formal investigation over MFS. “We are constantly monitoring the financial ...

Financial Times  ∙  March 6, 2026


Police return passport to Peter Mandelson and remove bail ...
... people briefed on the matter. Mandelson's lawyers issued a statement following his arrest saying that claims that he planned to leave the country were ...

Financial Times  ∙  March 6, 2026


FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activities on critical surveillance ...
... people briefed on the matter. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com. View comments. Terms and Privacy Policy · Your Privacy Choices ...

None  ∙  March 6, 2026


Florida Bar Retreats From Statement Saying Lindsey Halligan Was ...
... people briefed on the matter. 'No Tax on Overtime' Promise: Despite Trump's “no tax” branding, overtime pay is still subject to taxes, including payroll ...

New York Times  ∙  March 6, 2026


Not Just Oil: In Venezuela, U.S. Interior Secretary Pushes for Mining ...
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to discuss the agreement publicly, said the deal was part of an ...

New York Times  ∙  March 6, 2026


Andrew McCutchen agrees to minor league contract with Texas ...
The person confirmed the agreement to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract had not been finalized and a physical exam still needed to be ...

CBS News  ∙  March 6, 2026


49ers hiring former Bears coach Matt Eberflus as a defensive ...
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't announced the hiring. Eberflus does not yet have an official title but is expected to ...

CBS News  ∙  March 6, 2026


US to send anti-drone system to the Mideast after successful use in ...
... on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters. The U.S. response to countering Iran's Shahed drones has been “disappointing,” the other ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 6, 2026


A $220 million ad blitz and a public split with Trump mark the end of ...
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the private considerations for the firing. Noem had faced criticism ...

Newsday  ∙  March 6, 2026


Trump Demands Iran's 'Unconditional Surrender' as Israel Pounds ...
... on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive issues. Israel issued an evacuation warning on Friday for an industrial area in Iran's Qom region, about 10 ...

New York Times  ∙  March 6, 2026


The Latest: Trump calls for Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel ...
He declined to be identified due to safety concerns. “At the same time, people are trying to keep hope alive and believe that this difficult time will ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  March 6, 2026


'As Dead as Fried Chicken': Why Trump Finally Fired Noem
... a person briefed on the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing private conversations. She identified a drone contract priced at more than twice ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 6, 2026


Dan Woike: January 30th - Marcus Smart and the Lakers … - MSN
Dan Woike: January 30th - Marcus Smart and the Lakers have their emotional return to Washington to see the Wizards, per a person briefed on the matter with ...

MSN  ∙  March 6, 2026


Israeli strikes displace hundreds of thousands across Lebanon
In Beirut, Maria, who asked to be identified only by her first name, spent Thursday night in a white van by a scruffy patch of grass near an underpass in ...

Financial Times  ∙  March 6, 2026


Stranded by war, Doha's cruise passengers hit the road for flights ...
Meral, who asked to be identified only by her first name, said passengers at the port had heard explosions overhead as Qatari air defences intercepted ...

None  ∙  March 6, 2026


Immigration enforcement hits Florida school enrollment, attendance
I don't know what would become of me,” said Yessi, 28, who spoke in Spanish and asked to be identified only by her first name so as not to draw the ...

None  ∙  March 6, 2026


In midst of U.S. talks with Cuba, some exiles weigh what would lead ...
Rosa, another woman from Matanzas who arrived in Homestead two and a half years ago and asked to be identified only by her first name due to concerns for ...

None  ∙  March 6, 2026


Oracle's $50-billion AI bet forces it to cut thousands of jobs
... asked not to be named discussing the still-private plans. Some of the cuts will be aimed at job categories that the company expects it will need less of ...

LA Times  ∙  March 6, 2026


Epstein Investigated In DEA Probe for Ketamine, Money Laundering
... asked not to be named to discuss sensitive law enforcement matters. The individuals named in a document related to the investigation, according to the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 6, 2026


Blue Owl Has £36 Million Exposure to Collapsed UK Lender to Rich
... asked not to be named discussing private information. Century entered administration with about £95 million of total debt, the people said, days before a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 6, 2026


Steve Lincs | Trusted Community Engagement and Contributions
The pilot asked not to be named, so I assume the image, titled 'RAF pilot' is a random chap & not the actual pilot that flew the sortie. Content thumbnail ...

MSN  ∙  March 6, 2026


KKR Seeks $500 Million Loan for School Operator XCL Stake Buy
... asked not to be named discussing private matters. BNP Paribas SA, DBS Bank Holdings Ltd., HSBC Holdings Plc, ING Bank and Standard Chartered Plc are leading ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 6, 2026


Sri Lanka moving 208 rescued Iranian ship crew to naval ... - Reuters
Both asked not to be named ​given the sensitivity of the issue. The crew was brought to the port in Sri Lanka's commercial capital Colombo where they ‌had ...

Reuters  ∙  March 6, 2026