Anonymous Source Tracker

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


US-Canada Bridge Fight Rages: Opening Delayed, Invites Voided
Invitations had been sent for a Friday ribbon-cutting ceremony, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because they weren't ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 11, 2026


Trafigura and Vitol Sell More Venezuelan Oil to Asia as War Roils ...
... asked not to be named discussing private transactions. The company also recently delivered oil to a refinery in Malaysia, the people said. More From ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 11, 2026


US official found dead in Myanmar, US State Department says
... asked not to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter. Hotel staff, reached via telephone, declined to comment and the local police ​station did not ...

Reuters  ∙  June 11, 2026


Falcons land OT Wanya Morris and 7th-round pick from KC for 6th ...
... a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical ...

Newsday  ∙  June 11, 2026


Scaffolding Company's Data-Center Pivot Cuts Into Margins
... declined to be named because the results are private. That earnings measure fell to $71 million, one of the people said. More From Bloomberg. Tech Stocks Get ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 11, 2026


The oil market's unexpected new reality: China needs much less fuel ...
They declined to be named as they were not authorized to speak to media. S&P told Reuters it expects a similar drop in the second quarter. In February ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  June 11, 2026


An epic Knicks comeback sparked an epic New York night
“Something to appreciate,” said Anthony, a 20-year-old from the Bronx who declined to give his last name. If not a truck or taxi, Knicks fans will settle on ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 11, 2026


How to get a Trump pardon: Forget the DOJ, call “Bobby” and other ...
A White House official who declined to be identified disputed the assertion that Wiles has argued for a slowdown in pardons. The Reuters review is the first ...

Reuters  ∙  June 11, 2026


Oil executives warn White House that gas prices will get worse
... on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation from the administration. Some inventories could be wiped out within weeks, the executives have warned ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 11, 2026


Pentagon's hours-long lockdown is lifted after false anthrax alert
Though the Pentagon did not disclose which hazardous material it was investigating, two people familiar with the matter, speaking on the condition of anonymity ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 11, 2026


Major League Baseball Will Question the Dodgers's Doctor About ...
ElAttrache never supported baseball players' use of banned drugs, according to the two people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they did not ...

New York Times  ∙  June 11, 2026


'We're seeing an opening.' Sources close to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio ...
"We're seeing an opening." Sources close to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez beta-test her appeal to independents & Republicans. Inside Politics. Link Copied!

CNN  ∙  June 11, 2026


Israeli fire kills three in Gaza amid new ceasefire push - Reuters
... sources close to sources close to the talks reported. Medics said an Israeli strike on a house in Moghrabi Street in Gaza City ...

Reuters  ∙  June 11, 2026


West Ham women's team not told of David Sullivan's restricted ...
Sources close to the playing squad at West Ham's women's side have said the team are appalled by the allegations, which they were not aware of before the ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 11, 2026


Anti-Paramount-Warner Bros. Block the Merger movement the work ...
Sources close to the merger claimed to The Post the astroturfing — the hiding of the true sponsors or meaning of an effort — is also rooted in the ideals of ...

New York Post  ∙  June 11, 2026


Saudi July crude supply to China to remain at record low | Reuters
... the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran continue to weigh on demand from the world's largest crude importer, sources familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  June 11, 2026


Trump administration delays opening of Gordie Howe bridge on eve ...
Trump at Madison Square Garden, was caught off-guard by the news, the source said. The source, who was briefed by the Trump administration, said someone ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  June 11, 2026


Jewish leaders demand action over 'anti-zio' bans in sharehouse ads
Another Jewish person, who also did not want to be named, said while they do not consider themself a Zionist, they found the posts offensive to all Jewish ...

The Australian  ∙  June 11, 2026


A fire on the Spanish island of Mallorca kills 2 people and injures ...
Nine people were taken to medical facilities for treatment of smoke inhalation, a Civil Guard spokesperson said. The official spoke on condition of anonymity ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 11, 2026


Sudanese paramilitary drone strikes kill at least 15 people in central ...
The worker, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals, said schools have suspended classes and markets are only partially open because of the ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 11, 2026


Reliance, Vedanta, Adani join India's drive to cut China rare earth ...
... process Andhra Pradesh state's significant reserves of increasingly important rare-earth minerals, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.

Reuters  ∙  June 11, 2026


Exclusive: Exxon's head of global trading is retiring, sources say
Exxon Mobil's head of global trading Tracey Gunnlaugsson is retiring, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  June 11, 2026


Mamdani cashed in on mayoral perks for Knicks tickets
... sources with knowledge of the matter said the ticket actually cost him $750. Regular plebs had to shell out an average of around $7,500 for a ticket to the ...

New York Post  ∙  June 11, 2026


Texas A&M remains the 'biggest threat' to land 2027 5-star CB
From speaking to various sources with knowledge of this recruitment, intel currently favors Texas." Yes, the Longhorns should remain the favorites, but only ...

USA Today  ∙  June 11, 2026


US, Iran haggle over frozen funds as they inch toward interim deal ...
Three Iranian sources said a political understanding had been reached, but some issues remained to be discussed in detail, including a mechanism for the release ...

Reuters  ∙  June 11, 2026


Pentagon locked down and partially evacuated due to a false ... - CNN
The Pentagon lockdown and evacuation was triggered by a false alarm, sources familiar with the situation told CNN. Multiple floors and corridors inside the ...

CNN  ∙  June 11, 2026


Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is ...
... with knowledge of the matter who insisted on anonymity to discuss the private talks. The White House did not immediately return a request for comment on ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 11, 2026


NTT Unit Said to Seek $1 Billion to Develop Data Centers in US
... Japan's NTT Inc., is seeking at least $1 billion in fresh capital to fund development projects in the US, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 11, 2026


Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is ...
... with knowledge of the matter who insisted on anonymity to discuss the private talks. Canadian and American flags are shown on the Gordie Howe... Canadian ...

Newsday  ∙  June 11, 2026


Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of ...
... requested anonymity to discuss a private meeting. The formal request was filed late Thursday. Cooper ruled that only Congress could institute a change to ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 11, 2026


Israel Set to Rapidly Expand West Bank Settlement
The official requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly. If the plan goes forward as expected, the government will declare ...

New York Times  ∙  June 11, 2026


Grupo Mexico, U.S. partner eye Argentina grain freight network in ...
The source requested anonymity because ​they were not authorized to speak about the ​deal. Sign up here. The proposed privatization of BCYL is part of ...

Reuters  ∙  June 11, 2026


Lone dissenting juror in Rebecca Grossman case speaks out - MSN
Juror No. 2, who also served as the foreperson and did not want to be identified, was the only member of the jury who disagreed with Wednesday's $22M ...

MSN  ∙  June 11, 2026


Bond set at $16 million for sexual battery suspect - MSN
Records show Dickens lives in the Forest Hill Place Subdivision. A neighbor who did not want to be identified said, "I think 16 million is ridiculous. You know, ...

MSN  ∙  June 11, 2026


Anthropic v. OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman immediately directed employees to fast-track a competing product, four people familiar with the matter said. Two weeks later, the ...

Reuters  ∙  June 11, 2026


Gordie Howe bridge opening delayed at U.S. request, Carney says
... insisted on anonymity to discuss the private talks. Whitmer's office said Thursday the bridge will be critical for the state. “Michigan secured a great deal ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  June 11, 2026


Acting CDC Leader Makes Visit to Congo's World Cup Team
... person familiar with the matter person familiar with the matter. Bhattacharya and other CDC career scientists from the public health agency met the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 11, 2026


US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say
... African Republic, a chronically unstable country racked by violence and poverty, ‌two lawyers and an official briefed on the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  June 11, 2026


'My kids are crying': list of targeted addresses stokes fears across ...
Two men outside the remains of a shop in south Belfast View image in fullscreen. Mohammad (who did not wish to be identified) outside the remains of his shop ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 11, 2026


Darnell Nurse gives the Oilers a short list of teams he would accept ...
... a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because discussions are being kept private. The 31 ...

MSN  ∙  June 11, 2026


Danantara Sells Dollar Bond, a Win for Prabowo After Rout
The two-part deal comprised five- and 10-year notes, which each brought in $750 million, according to a person familiar with the matter. The five-year ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 11, 2026


An epic Knicks comeback sparked an epic New York night - MSN
“Something to appreciate,” said Anthony, a 20-year-old from the Bronx who declined to give his last name. The community vibes were paused when the Spurs ...

MSN  ∙  June 11, 2026


Western disturbances slow monsoon, below-normal rain likely in ...
Both officials declined to be named as they were not authorised to speak to the ​media. In the first ​10 days of June, ⁠India received rainfall that was ...

MSN  ∙  June 11, 2026


China learns to live on less fuel, to the relief of oil markets - MSN
They declined to be named as they were not authorised to speak to media. S&P told Reuters it expects a similar drop in the second quarter. In February ...

MSN  ∙  June 11, 2026


Uptown Lexington businesses struggle nearly 1 month after fire - MSN
Owner and operator of pre-loved bag shop Breezy's Luxe for Less, Breanna, who asked to be identified only by her first name, said it hit hard. How To Borrow ...

MSN  ∙  June 11, 2026


GSK boosts oncology rebuild with $11 billion Nuvalent deal - MSN
A person close to the deal said that there had been competition for Nuvalent, which in part explained the 40% premium to the biotech's closing price before ...

MSN  ∙  June 11, 2026


Conor McGregor used banned drugs during leg rehab, NYT reports
McGregor took performance-enhancing drugs to treat his broken leg, according to a New York Times investigation citing two people with direct knowledge.

MSN  ∙  June 11, 2026


New York Times slams Conor McGregor for using PEDs to treat ...
“A New York Times investigation reveals that [McGregor] did take powerful, banned drugs, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter,” the ...

MSN  ∙  June 11, 2026


US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say
The official briefed on the matter told Reuters the first flight to the Central African Republic under the deal was expected to take about 20 people, also ...

MSN  ∙  June 11, 2026


UK city considers ban on 1 item of clothing in crime crackdown - MSN
A local shopkeeper, who did not want to be named, added: "I've had masked kids in my shops stealing stuff all of the time. I would welcome any ban on face ...

MSN  ∙  June 11, 2026