Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Michigan woman wins $6 million, wants to use money to change lives
The 63-year-old woman, who lives in Clinton County in mid-Michigan and chose to remain anonymous, won one of the top prizes on the Millionaire Maker game ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Ted Cruz swats speculation that he won't be in Texas amid ...
A source familiar with the situation confirmed to Chron that Cruz was traveling to Laguna Beach. Little-Known Things That Could Help With Bills If You're On ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


PTPA may seek $1 billion raise for efforts to remake pro tennis - MSN
... a person familiar with the situation said. PTPA may also look to raise up to $1 billion to fund the new Holdco, the person said, though no decisions have ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Qatar's $580 billion wealth fund said to weigh radical overhaul - MSN
... people familiar with the matter, setting the stage for a landmark reshaping of one of the world's largest wealth funds.

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Lagarde walks out of Lutnick speech in Davos critical of Europe ...
... sources familiar with the matter said. The European Central Bank president exited during a passage of heavy criticism levelled at Europe by Lutnick.

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


ICE agents spotted in Biddeford neighborhood - MSN
The founder, who asked to remain anonymous for safety reasons, said he launched Biddeford Buzz after he was shot on Elm Street last May, citing his ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Top offenders on NYC 'worst landlords' list rack up most housing ...
She declined to give her last name. “It's just a lot of non-communication with any of the tenants, and just, neglect.” Merlyn Williams, who pays $1,400 a ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Philippines Braves Rough Market With First Dollar Bond in a Year ...
The Philippines is offering notes of 5.5 years, 10 years and 25 years, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 20, 2026


CNBC Daily Open: EU has nuclear option to deal with Trump's ...
... a person familiar with the situation told CNBC. Putin invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace,' Kremlin says. The council, created by Trump last year, is ...

CNBC  ∙  January 20, 2026


Greenland: Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump ...
A source close to Emmanuel Macron issued a statement on Monday saying that France did not plan to accept an invitation that, "along with many countries", it ...

BBC  ∙  January 20, 2026


India Is Cornered by China's Lock on Tech - Bloomberg
... did not want to be identified. Xiamen Hithium Energy Storage Technology Co., with which Reliance was in talks to license cell technology, withdrew from the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 20, 2026


Fire breaks out at downtown Oakland apartment building; firefighter ...
I was like well, that's not good," said the resident, who did not want to be identified. "So, I had to call 911 and tell them unit I was in." Active 3 Alarm ...

CBS News  ∙  January 20, 2026


Fresh Russian Strikes Cut Heat to Thousands in Ukraine's Freezing ...
The lack of heat and water is unpleasant but the biggest challenge, said Andrew, who did not want to be identified by his surname because of security ...

New York Times  ∙  January 20, 2026


Stark contrast between two LA districts shown on one street | New ...
... declined to provide his last name, noting that he fears accidents or car damage when he drives out of the enclave. “I know I'm safe when I'm in Beverly ...

New York Post  ∙  January 20, 2026


C.I.A.'s New Focus on Latin America Reflected in Raid to Seize ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence. The C.I.A. declined to comment. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. A senior U.S. official ...

New York Times  ∙  January 20, 2026


Justice Dept. seeks prosecutors for Minneapolis surge - The ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss plans that had not yet been made public. The prosecutors could help with the existing caseload in Minnesota or work ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 20, 2026


Greenland's Leader Says He Cannot Rule Out an American Attack ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss operational matters. So far, there has been no official call for Greenlanders to stock up on essential household ...

New York Times  ∙  January 20, 2026


Internet shutdown squeezes Iran's ailing businesses already hurt by ...
One pet shop owner in Tehran, who spoke on the condition of anonymity like others for fear of reprisals, said his business had fallen by 90% since the protests.

ABC News  ∙  January 20, 2026


Pentagon moves to cut U.S. participation in some NATO advisory ...
They spoke on the condition of anonymity to detail the U.S. administration's plans. Rather than withdraw all at once, the Pentagon intends not to replace ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 20, 2026


Tottenham executive Rebecca Caplehorn to join Premier League as ...
Sources close to the club, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to do so publicly, said that Caplehorn's departure was her ...

New York Times  ∙  January 20, 2026


Robert Saleh set to be Tennessee Titans' new head coach
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet finalized. NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported on Jan. 18 that the Titans had ...

USA Today  ∙  January 20, 2026


KKR's Americas buyout fund on track to beat $20B target - report
... with knowledge of the matter. The firm exceeded the $19B raised for the previous fund, a development that underscores the strength of KKR's (KKR) private ...

MSN  ∙  January 20, 2026


Qiagen Is Said to Consider Strategic Options Amid Fresh Interest ...
... testing firm, is weighing strategic options including a potential sale amid fresh takeover interest, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 20, 2026


Lisa Cook's Supreme Court case may affect Fed Chair Jay Powell's ...
... not authorized to speak on the record. Many developed countries have independent central banks, which are able to set interest rates based on economic ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 20, 2026


Less personnel drama but still sky-high turnover one year into ...
A White House official not authorized to speak on the record tells NPR there has been a significant reduction in the staffing of the National Security Council ...

NPR  ∙  January 20, 2026


Exclusive: Kazakhstan's Tengiz oilfield to stay shut for another 7-10 ...
However, in the following days, output began to grow rapidly at vast Caspian fields Kashagan and Karachaganak, the source said. Kashagan's average daily oil ...

Reuters  ∙  January 20, 2026


What I'm hearing about the Washington Wizards ahead of the NBA ...
Team sources and league sources said they expect the Wizards to remain active until the NBA trade deadline arrives on Feb. 5.

New York Times  ∙  January 20, 2026


MLB owners enraged by Kyle Tucker-Dodgers deal, will push for ...
“These guys are going to go for a cap no matter what it takes,” the source said. Advertisement. Owner frustration reached a boiling point when Tucker agreed ...

New York Times  ∙  January 20, 2026


Trump denies Greenland threats could risk Nato alliance, claiming ...
“It demonstrates that the French president defends the same line in public as in private,” the source said, quoted by Reuters. Macron told Trump that he ...

The Guardian  ∙  January 20, 2026


Trump leaks Macron text, vows 'no going back' on Greenland
Despite the more jovial tone, the source said that the French leader's position was consistent in public and private. According to the screenshot shared by ...

NBC News  ∙  January 20, 2026


Congress opens 'industrial-scale fraud' probe in Minnesota, warns ...
"Minnesota is just the beginning," the source said. Staff on Guthrie's committee were also party to recent briefings with the Centers for Medicare and ...

Fox News  ∙  January 20, 2026


Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos, with US policy in spotlight ...
... sources with knowledge of the visit told Reuters on condition of anonymity. Meanwhile, national security advisers from a number of countries are due to meet ...

Reuters  ∙  January 20, 2026


Callum Wilson was leaving West Ham… until he wasn't - The Athletic
But club sources with knowledge of the situation — who, like all of those spoken to for this article, asked to be kept anonymous to protect relationships ...

New York Times  ∙  January 20, 2026


Robert Saleh lands NFL head coaching gig: Report
... sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter late Monday (January 19) night. 3 Signs You May Want to Switch Financial Advisors.

MSN  ∙  January 20, 2026


'Aggressive behaviour' against Oxfordshire flag removal teams ...
One Liberal Democrat councillor, who did not want to be named, said this had led to officers working in balaclavas at night to remove the flags out of a "fear ...

BBC  ∙  January 20, 2026


Why Scotland's assisted dying bill is on a knife edge - BBC News
Another MSP, who did not want to be named, also voted for the legislation last year in order to allow the parliamentary process to continue. While Nicoll ...

BBC  ∙  January 20, 2026


Out of the ruins: will Aleppo ever be rebuilt? | Syria | The Guardian
A local politician in Aleppo, who did not want to be named, told me that nearly two-thirds of the city is in ruins. The destruction is so vast that it will ...

The Guardian  ∙  January 20, 2026


Walmart-backed PhonePe gets regulatory approval for Indian IPO ...
... after confidentially filing for an initial public offering in September, two sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Reuters  ∙  January 20, 2026


US to cut roughly 200 NATO positions, sources say | Reuters
... sources familiar with the matter said this week. As part of the move, which the Trump administration has communicated to some European capitals, the U.S. ...

Reuters  ∙  January 20, 2026


DOJ subpoenas Walz, Ellison, Frey, Minnesota officials in probe ...
... sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. The subpoenas represent a significant escalation between the Justice Department and Minnesota officials, who ...

CBS News  ∙  January 20, 2026


US-led coalition negotiating Al-Hol camp handover, Syrian sources ...
... of the Al-Hol camp, which houses IS-linked civilians, to Syrian authorities, three Syrian sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Reuters  ∙  January 20, 2026


Palantir's deal with HD Hyundai worth 'hundreds of millions,' report ...
... sources familiar with the matter. Palantir began working with HD Hyundai in 2021. Since then, the South Korean company said it is able to manufacture ships ...

MSN  ∙  January 20, 2026


Exclusive: Universal Music set to win EU nod for Downtown buy ...
... acceptance of its offer to sell the latter's royalty services platform, people with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  January 20, 2026


Davos goes hostile
... people with direct knowledge of the deal. Sequoia has backed some of Anthropic's biggest rivals such as OpenAI and Elon Musk's AI group xAI. Venture capital ...

Financial Times  ∙  January 20, 2026


Australia's Aware Super invests $300 million in Asia Pacific data ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter said. category · Ukraine's new defence minister vows data-driven overhaul of military. 18 hours ago. Newly appointed ...

Reuters  ∙  January 20, 2026


Elliott invests in hypersonic-flight firm Stratolaunch, WSJ reports ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter said. People walk past the Bank of England, in London · Boards, Policy & RegulationcategoryBank of England defends ...

Reuters  ∙  January 20, 2026


Trump's Bill Cassidy snub rattles GOP primaries
Another Republican strategist, speaking on background, said the message is increasingly clear to incumbents flirting with independence. “Soon, these folks ...

Washington Examiner  ∙  January 20, 2026


Exclusive: CK Hutchison weighs London, Hong Kong listing of ...
Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank are working with CK Hutchison on the spin-off listing, two of the sources said, cautioning however that plans are ...

Reuters  ∙  January 20, 2026


Ghana's cocoa farmers are unpaid and investment in next harvest at ...
... refuse to pay the upfront sums the state regulator has sought under a new model for purchasing cocoa beans, sources said.

Reuters  ∙  January 20, 2026


World Regions - Page 551 | Fox News
... senior administration officials said before President Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. NHL announcer cracks tariff joke while calling ...

Fox News  ∙  January 20, 2026