Anonymous Source Tracker

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


China's GAC Group shares suspended after report on FAW's ...
... sources familiar with the matter. FAW Group ‌owns ⁠the "Hongqi" brand and commercial vehicle maker FAW Jiefang Group (000800.SZ) , opens new tab. Both FAW ...

Reuters  ∙  September 14, 2026


Russian oligarch close to Putin paid for part of Donald Trump Jr's ...
Citing records and interviews with three anonymous sources familiar with the event, ProPublica reported that Kremlev, a member of the Russian president's ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 14, 2026


Calvary Health Care to take over 16 Healthscope hospitals
Sources close to the group expect PEP to hold the assets for some time as part of its Healthe Care business and continue to grow and build the portfolio for ...

The Australian  ∙  September 14, 2026


Mitch McConnell Returns to Senate After 3-Month Absence from Fall
McConnell, whose seventh and final term ends in January, had previously been expected to return to the Capitol on Wednesday, several sources close to the matter ...

Newsweek  ∙  September 14, 2026


Clippers owner Steve Ballmer to comply with NBA penalties for ...
... sources briefed on the matter. It reportedly was unclear whether the investigation would lead to criminal charges or the presentation of evidence to ‌a ...

Reuters  ∙  September 14, 2026


Bombardier workers in Wichita push back against Trump's ban threat
“This is ridiculous,” the employee said with a profanity, speaking on the condition of anonymity to avoid retaliation. “We have thousands of Americans ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 14, 2026


Money Is Flowing Into Space Start-Ups. Some Investors ... - ny times
That gives it a valuation of about $2 billion, according to two people with knowledge of the funding details who spoke on the condition of anonymity because ...

New York Times  ∙  September 14, 2026


Trump, Vance open midterm campaign tour as GOP troubles deepen
The adviser, like others interviewed for this article, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. North Carolina's early ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 14, 2026


Trump EPA plans to repeal Biden-era power plant emission rules
... on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. That would further solidify the repeal in February of the agency's ...

USA Today  ∙  September 14, 2026


U.S. has deployed first space-based weapon, Air Force secretary says
” A U.S. official who spoke to The Washington Post on the condition of anonymity to provide additional context said that could include the military taking ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 14, 2026


With 50 days remaining before the midterms, parties confront ...
... sources familiar with the matter. One major issue that sources cited is the controversy around a post Oberacker made on Facebook in 2015 praising his ...

MS NOW  ∙  September 14, 2026


Houthis seize 2 strategic Red Sea islands, and other Mideast ...
Two officials briefed on the matter said repairing damage from an attack on Sept. 10 could take weeks, including at a major pumping facility. The officials ...

Newsday  ∙  September 14, 2026


Daily on Energy: The power plant rule rollback - Washington Examiner
It remains unclear how long it will take to repair the pipeline, though officials briefed on the matter told the Associated Press that it could take three ...

Washington Examiner  ∙  September 14, 2026


China urges more FX hedging as strong yuan hits exporters ...
... sources said. Some banks in provinces with relatively weaker trade activity were ​asked to raise hedging ratios to the national average level, while lenders ...

Reuters  ∙  September 14, 2026


Vista Equity exploring strategic options for financial software ...
Sign up here. Finastra has already attracted initial ​interest from parties including other investment firms, the sources said. Blackstone (BX.N) ...

Reuters  ∙  September 14, 2026


Unions to intervene on political funding as TUC chief warns 'super ...
Union leaders met on Monday to discuss possible support for a domestic cap on donations. Discussions are expected to continue but sources said general ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 14, 2026


Asian refiners, awaiting word on Saudi shipments, expect ... - Reuters
... sources said sources said on Monday. Saudi Arabia shut the pipeline after it came under ‌attack on Friday. The Reuters ...

Reuters  ∙  September 14, 2026


Brookfield, CPPIB to launch $50-billion fund to invest in strategic ...
are jointly launching a $50-billion “Maple Fund” that will make major investments in infrastructure and key sectors in Canada, two sources said Monday.

The Globe and Mail  ∙  September 14, 2026


Asia's oil traders, seeing no quick end to Middle East war ... - Reuters
... sources said. GS Caltex purchased 2 million barrels of U.S. crude at a similar premium to the November Dubai benchmark on delivered basis, the sources added ...

Reuters  ∙  September 14, 2026


Robert Garcia questions funding of Donald Trump Jr. wedding by ...
... sources with knowledge of the event. For the president's son's big event, ProPublica reported, Kremlev helped rent an island and put up the money for a ...

The Hill  ∙  September 14, 2026


Essar buys UK petrol station operator SGN Retail, adds 118 sites
The deal is worth £400 million to £450 million ($540.04 million to $607.55 million), two sources with knowledge ​of the ​matter said, ⁠speaking on condition ...

Reuters  ∙  September 14, 2026


Iran-Gulf Talks Delayed as Saudi Counters Houthi Attacks - Bloomberg
... person familiar with the matter, asking not to be identified by name discussing sensitive matters. More From Bloomberg. US President Donald Trump Visits ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 14, 2026


Iran-Gulf Talks Delayed as Saudi Arabia Counters Houthi Attacks
... person familiar with the matter, asking not to be identified by name discussing sensitive matters. More From Bloomberg. Daily life in Iran's strategic port ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 14, 2026


ICBC, HSBC Among Major Lenders on ByteDance's $30 Billion Loan
... person familiar with the matter. The signing took place last week, according to the person, who asked not to be identified discussing private matters. More ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 14, 2026


Kioxia Is Said to Consider Raising $10 Billion in US Listing
Kioxia Holdings Corp. is considering raising at least $10 billion by listing American depositary receipts, people familiar with the matter said, ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 14, 2026


Apollo's Michaels Uses $101 Million of Tariff Refund to Cut Debt
... Global Management Inc.-owned retailer Michaels Cos. used a windfall from tariff refunds to help cut its leverage, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 14, 2026


SoftBank Gets Upsized $11.9 Billion Loan in OpenAI Funding Push
SoftBank Group Corp. secured an $11.87 billion loan to support its investment in US artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, people familiar with the matter ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 14, 2026


CVC joins JC Flowers in potential bid for UK bank Aldermore ...
Private equity group CVC has joined forces with JC ​Flowers on a bid for FirstRand's UK bank arm ‌Aldermore, two people familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  September 14, 2026


Kimberly-Clark prepares asset sales to win EU nod for Kenvue deal ...
... Kenvue ‌that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal after a preliminary review, people familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  September 14, 2026


Chinese Local Banks Urged to Boost Clients' Yuan Hedging
... requested anonymity discussing confidential information. The regulators also have summoned underperforming banks for talks, they added. More From Bloomberg.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 14, 2026


Saudi Leader Meets U.S. Commander as Houthi Attacks Threaten ...
They requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. Want to stay updated on what's happening in Saudi Arabia and Yemen? Sign up for ...

New York Times  ∙  September 14, 2026


Another WNBA team in Canada? Vancouver group says it's 'forming ...
The person requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the process publicly. "I believe (the league is) aware Vancouver is interested. I ...

USA Today  ∙  September 14, 2026


Whistle-Blower: Federal Agents May Have Broken State Laws in ...
Democracy Defenders Fund said in its report that the whistle-blower requested anonymity because of “an extreme fear of retaliation but they feel an ...

New York Times  ∙  September 14, 2026


Trump agreed to new ethics rules to get a crypto bill across the line ...
... on condition of anonymity to describe the private talks. The language presented in that meeting by Lummis, a longtime crypto backer steeped in the ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 14, 2026


Samsung, SK Hynix reject KEPCO's $19 billion power ... - Reuters
The official spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the ​matter. Samsung Electronics ​and SK ⁠Hynix declined to comment. South Korean ...

Reuters  ∙  September 14, 2026


Joe Sakic plans to indefinitely stay in GM role for Avs with no search ...
The person spoke of Sakic's dual responsibilities on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the decision. Sakic was the architect behind ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 14, 2026


Saudi pipeline hit by drones will be out of service for weeks, further ...
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to journalists. Last week, the rebels seized the port city of Mokha and ...

Newsday  ∙  September 14, 2026


Trump calls AI risks a 'hoax,' says there is a 'SICK conspiracy ...
Trump and Altman did meet last week on the sidelines of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, according to a person familiar who insisted on anonymity to ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 14, 2026


Key West Feels the Pain of Trump Decision on Haitians
The man, who did not want his name used for fear of attracting immigration authorities, works at a supermarket deli, earning $19 an hour. He lost T.P.S. in ...

New York Times  ∙  September 14, 2026


Local journalism hit by another wave of layoffs - Los Angeles Times
Those included 28 lost jobs and four positions that were frozen, according to a person familiar with the situation, speaking on condition of anonymity. They ...

LA Times  ∙  September 14, 2026


Russians are still fleeing abroad, citing fears of a new mobilization ...
He asked not to be identified because of security concerns. (Associated Press). By Dasha Litvinova. Sept. 14, 2026 7:41 AM PT. 1; 8 min. Click here to listen to ...

LA Times  ∙  September 14, 2026


'Good move': Indonesia's finance minister switch will ease investor ...
A senior Jakarta-based analyst who declined to be named said despite Suahasil's experience, it was unlikely his appointment would fundamentally alter ...

Reuters  ∙  September 14, 2026


AI & Tech Brief: A legal shield for pacing - The Washington Post
... a person close to GOP leadership told me. Meanwhile, the Senate Commerce committee under Chair Ted Cruz (R-Texas) wants to hold a markup on AI legislation ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 14, 2026


Saudi pipeline hit by drones will be out of service for weeks, further ...
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to brief the media. The pipeline has been moving an average of 2.6 million to ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 14, 2026


Paris and Beirut push to extend UN peacekeepers' mission in ...
Ideas had included a new “scaled-down” UN mission, French troops, US military personnel, or an EU force, said people familiar with the matter. Italian and ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 13, 2026


CVC faces shareholder revolt over €10.7bn Recordati take-private
People close to the matter said the board reshuffle reflected a previous agreement between CVC and Groupe Bruxelles Lambert that envisaged equal ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 13, 2026


How Russia's new drones are changing the air war - Financial Times
... a person close to the Kremlin. Ukrainian government plane UR-ABA on the runway at Gardermoen airport near Oslo. The Ukrainian jet believed to carry ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 13, 2026


Carney says Canada seeks "unique alliance" but not ... - Reuters
The Globe and Mail newspaper separately reported it was the ​EU, not Carney, that floated the associate membership title, citing an anonymous source who ...

Reuters  ∙  September 13, 2026


Inside the 'summer camp' training rabbis how to use firearms - NY Post
A donor who asked to remain anonymous stepped forward to fund the pilot so participating rabbis would not have to pay for the training. The response was ...

New York Post  ∙  September 13, 2026


Anthropic Said to Choose Nasdaq for Much-Anticipated IPO
Anthropic PBC has picked Nasdaq as its listing venue ahead of a potential record-setting initial public offering, according to a person familiar with the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 13, 2026