Anonymous Source Tracker

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


What's delaying National Sports Awards? Athletes confused ...
The Ministry has avoided a formal statement on what exactly has delayed the process but speaking off the record, top officials have cited concerns around ...

MSN  ∙  June 10, 2026


Trump sticks with Pulte for intel job as risk grows of lapse in spy ...
Republicans and Democrats have lobbied President Donald Trump to immediately name a permanent director of national intelligence to make it easier to renew a ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 10, 2026


USC football, Lincoln Riley hiring first-of-its-kind director of AI
The people requested anonymity because the hiring had not been announced. McQuiston is expected to be named to the post Wednesday, June 10. McQuiston, who ...

USA Today  ∙  June 10, 2026


US military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in latest ...
... requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the talks. The exchanges of fire came a day after a U.S. Army attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  June 10, 2026


Senior Russian Military Official Is Killed in Car Explosion Near Moscow
A senior Ukrainian official who requested anonymity to discuss sensitive matters confirmed that Mr. Davydov was the victim and said that he was an officer ...

New York Times  ∙  June 10, 2026


Top Pentagon Official Worked Closely With C.I.A. Officer Later ...
That program, on paper, was related to a project regarding “the continuity of government operations,” people briefed on the matter said. No such project ...

New York Times  ∙  June 10, 2026


Government sells Trump's former Washington, DC hotel - MSN
It has been approached by a handful of potential buyers discussing a price tag of around $400 million, ​people briefed on the matter said. The Old Post ...

MSN  ∙  June 10, 2026


Vance Boelter to change plea to federal charges in MN lawmaker ...
... sources familiar with the case. The change comes after the Justice Department revealed it would not seek the death penalty against Boelter, 58, in the ...

Star Tribune  ∙  June 10, 2026


NFL faces scrutiny at antitrust hearing over rising costs for watching ...
... a source familiar with the situation. Advertisement. If fans wanted to watch all of the games in the 2025 season outside the traditional broadcasters such as ...

Washington Examiner  ∙  June 10, 2026


Paramount's legal strategy to close Warner Bros. deal - MSN
New York, Colorado, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Connecticut and Tennessee are among the several states in talks to join, a source familiar with the situation ...

MSN  ∙  June 10, 2026


Humaniod robotics company raises up to $1.4 billion from Nvidia ...
The company hit a valuation of around $7 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter, who asked to remain anonymous as they weren't authorized to ...

CNBC  ∙  June 10, 2026


Exclusive: Nick Bilton has hired consultant to help with ... - Reuters
Bringing aboard Funke, who a source said is on a 90-day contract with a renewal option, suggests Bilton anticipated some difficulty in managing a newsroom ...

Reuters  ∙  June 10, 2026


Impeachment resolutions filed against federal judge over ... - MSN
A person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter confirmed to The Associated Press that Ross was the ...

MSN  ∙  June 10, 2026


Dad Paid $7440 for Dream World Cup Front-Row Seats—Then FIFA ...
The father, who asked not to be named, told Newsweek he purchased four Front Category 1 tickets for Match 74, a Round of 32 game taking place at the ...

Newsweek  ∙  June 10, 2026


Dolphins agree to a 3-year extension with center Aaron Brewer, AP ...
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins and veteran center Aaron Brewer have agreed to a three-year contract extension, a person familiar with the deal ...

Newsday  ∙  June 10, 2026


Patrick Mahomes reworks contract with Chiefs to push total salary ...
... a person familiar with the terms told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the Chiefs do not ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  June 10, 2026


Venezuela deploys troops against illegal miners in key gold belt
A shopkeeper in Las Claritas said drones flew low overhead for hours during the night. All of the residents declined to be named ​out of fear for their safety.

Reuters  ∙  June 10, 2026


OpenAI weighs leasing Ohio data center with Nvidia backing: Report
... people with direct ‌knowledge of the ​discussions.

MSN  ∙  June 10, 2026


Government sees surge in subsidies, but no hit to growth - MSN
... declined to be named. Expand article logo Continue reading. Related video: What's ailing India's fertiliser subsidy and ethanol policy? Ashok Gulati explains ...

MSN  ∙  June 10, 2026


Some Philly teachers say they're pressured to pass students who ...
Most of the teachers interviewed requested anonymity for fear of reprisal. “There's a bunch of kids in my class that have F's in reading, and I'm probably ...

MSN  ∙  June 10, 2026


South Korea's SK Hynix eyes US listing as soon as August, sources ...
Both sources declined to be identified as the information was not public. "SK Hynix plans to issue ADRs within 2026, but the details, including the size and ...

MSN  ∙  June 10, 2026


Suit, tie and a lie? Police say Brevard County man posed as lawyer ...
Erenstoft said the defendant would not give his name to police when they went to serve the warrant. "When you pretend to be somebody you're not, especially ...

MSN  ∙  June 10, 2026


Germany and France drop joint fighter jet project - CNBC
A European source briefed on the matter said the two sides were moving towards a face-saving solution in which the systems outside the core fighter, such as ...

CNBC  ∙  June 9, 2026


Under the Trump crypto playbook, the family always wins. Investors ...
The European investor requested anonymity for fear of being harassed online, having all of his World Liberty holdings frozen or being denied entry to the United ...

Reuters  ∙  June 9, 2026


Mark Carney's trade push collides with reality of US dependence
"That (USMCA deal) has been kind of a baseline of ​our investment attraction message," a top Canadian government official who requested anonymity to speak ...

Reuters  ∙  June 9, 2026


A Snag in the U.S.-Iran Talks: Both Sides Demand Victory
Mediators interviewed for this article, who like other officials requested anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomatic matters openly, said it took days to ...

New York Times  ∙  June 9, 2026


Tencent Is Marketing Bonds That May Raise Up to $4.5 Billion
... person familiar with the matter. It's also seeking to sell 10-year and 30-year offshore yuan-denominated notes around 2.95% and 3.55%, the person said. More ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 9, 2026


CoreWeave Plans European Investor Calls For Potential Debt Sale
... person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified. More From Bloomberg. KOSOVO-POLITICS-ELECTION-PARLIAMENT. Kosovo Seeks to End Impasse With ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 9, 2026


Bond Backed by French SME Loans Looks to Open a New Debt ...
An arm of Bpifrance is offering at least €500 million ($578 million) in the first-ever ESN, according to a person familiar with the matter. Initial price ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 9, 2026


Basque Region Raising €500 Million Bond for Industrial Strategy
... person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified discussing private information. The deal is expected to price later on Tuesday. More From ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 9, 2026


Anthropic Calls Mythos Dangerous. Why Is It Expanding Access?
... person familiar with the matter and documentation viewed by Bloomberg News. More From Bloomberg. Key Speakers At Semafor World Economy Summit. Anthropic Says ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 9, 2026


Inside Hegseth's Pentagon, where distrust and suspicions of loyalty ...
“They act like we are the enemy,” the source said. Hegseth and tensions with the military service chiefs. One of the most prominent examples of infighting ...

CNN  ∙  June 9, 2026


GSK in talks to acquire Nuvalent for more than $9 billion - CNBC
The companies have been in discussions with the aim of finalizing a deal as early as this week, the FT reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

CNBC  ∙  June 9, 2026


India explores Russian coking coal assets, more nickel supplies ...
... and NMDC Ltd are exploring acquisitions of coking ‌coal assets in Russia as New Delhi seeks to secure supplies of critical raw materials, Indian sources said.

Reuters  ∙  June 9, 2026


BOJ to consider pausing bond taper next fiscal year, sources say
The Bank of Japan will consider maintaining the current pace of bond purchases beyond next fiscal year, sources said, pausing a taper process that would ...

Reuters  ∙  June 9, 2026


Kidnappers abduct resident, shoot another in Abuja community - MSN
Also speaking, another resident, who did not want to be named, said, “The boy is dead; he didn't make it. May his soul rest in peace. The one taken to the ...

MSN  ∙  June 9, 2026


Paramount Skydance seeks business counterpart to CBS News ...
... operations, who would work alongside CBS News' editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, Axios ​reported on Tuesday, citing two sources familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  June 9, 2026


Crew Rescued After U.S. Helicopter Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz
... on the condition of anonymity and said the incident was under investigation. The incident occurred after days in which hostilities in the region escalated ...

New York Times  ∙  June 9, 2026


Scoop: Paramount seeks biz counterpart for Weiss at CBS News
... sources familiar with the network's inner workings. Why it matters: The search implies that if Paramount Skydance's deal with Warner Bros. Discovery goes ...

Axios  ∙  June 9, 2026


Senate funding action stalled amid partisan stalemate on totals
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. But Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.), who represents a competitive district and heads the Republican Governance ...

Politico  ∙  June 9, 2026


Ex-Mirae Asset India head Ashish Dave launches Rs 700 ... - MSN
The platform is likely to tap domestic family offices, entrepreneurs and founders,” said one of the persons, who did not wish to be identified. Expand ...

MSN  ∙  June 9, 2026


Exclusive: Nuvei in advanced talks to acquire payment firm ... - Reuters
The talks are ongoing and ​it's possible the plans could change and a deal may not ⁠materialize, said the sources, who declined to be identified while ...

Reuters  ∙  June 9, 2026


Brookfield, GIP Defy War to Advance $7.5 Billion Kuwait Pipeline Deal
and KKR & Co., according to people familiar with the matter, who declined to be identified as the information is confidential. More From Bloomberg. Pete ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 9, 2026


Fentanyl use along south Minneapolis sidewalk sparks debate
Sahro, an employee at Liido Restaurant on Lake Street who declined to give her last name, said she must regularly move people who are sleeping in the ...

Star Tribune  ∙  June 9, 2026


Ambani Family Secured Trump Policy Wins While ... - ProPublica
Top executives at the startup have also said that they speak regularly with Trump Jr., according to a person close to the company. And after the Ambani ...

ProPublica  ∙  June 9, 2026


Should Americans get an equity stake in AI? Trump and progressive ...
Interestingly, the Financial Times also reported that Anthropic was caught off guard by Trump's announcement and, according to a person close to the company ...

MSN  ∙  June 9, 2026


Infantino's Yearslong Effort to Woo Trump for the World Cup
Some of the most senior officials were told straightaway whom the first honoree would be, according to a person with direct knowledge of the plans, who ...

New York Times  ∙  June 9, 2026


UC Bearcats, Louisville Cardinals basketball will not meet in 2026
The Enquirer confirmed the news with a source close to the UC program and the game's promoter. It was a tentative "TBA" on both schedules. Challenges with ...

USA Today  ∙  June 9, 2026


Partners Group Weighs €200 Million Cash Injection for Emeria
... asked not to be identified discussing private details. More From Bloomberg. Pete Hegseth. House Republican Says Hegseth's D-Day Remarks 'Inappropriate ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 9, 2026


Vedanta Readies $5.2 Billion Refinancing After Rating Upgrades
for the deal, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private. Part of the proceeds will be used to refinance $3.6 ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 9, 2026