Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Trump withdraws nominee to lead national parks as peak tourist ...
... person familiar with the matter. There were no red flags, and the administration otherwise still had confidence to move ahead with his nomination, the ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 28, 2026


Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted in probe over online post officials ...
... person familiar with the matter. The person was not authorized to publicly discuss the matter and confirmed the indictment to The Associated Press on the ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 28, 2026


Tech hyperscalers Q1 earnings after Iran war lifts energy, AI prices
Amazon Web Services has no plans to raise prices despite confronting increased costs, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be ...

CNBC  ∙  April 28, 2026


US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring ...
... -month-old war that ​has killed thousands and become a political liability for the White House, two U.S. officials and a person familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  April 28, 2026


Tracking Trump: Comey indicted again; FCC review launched after ...
People close to the matter say Socha asked to be removed from consideration, citing a desire to avoid public scrutiny of financial decisions if he were ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 28, 2026


Temasek, LIC, Canadian pension fund in line-up to sell stakes in ...
... are among 20 investors looking to sell down stakes when India's National ​Stock Exchange goes public this year, sources familiar with the deal said.

Reuters  ∙  April 28, 2026


Peak XV exits India's One MobiKwik in $13.8 million block deal ...
... the source said the source said. One MobiKwik Systems did not ⁠immediately ​respond to ...

Reuters  ∙  April 28, 2026


Russian oligarch's superyacht allowed through strait of Hormuz ...
Sailing under a Russian flag, the yacht, called Nord, crossed the strait on an approved route in compliance with international maritime law, the source said.

The Guardian  ∙  April 28, 2026


Ukraine needs to approve parcel tax to keep IMF funding, source says
The fund is pressing Ukraine to expand its fiscal base. "Parcels ​have now become one of the key issues," the source said. "Without adopting this law, there may ...

Reuters  ∙  April 28, 2026


Middle East crisis: Trump hits back at German chancellor after Merz ...
The American side also raised no questions regarding the yacht's movement, as it did not call at Iranian ports and has no connection to Iran,” the source said.

The Guardian  ∙  April 28, 2026


Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns ...
Ghana has communicated its position to the Trump administration, the source said. As of Monday, the State Department had signed 32 deals under ⁠the "America ...

Reuters  ∙  April 28, 2026


Iran and US allowed Russian superyacht to cross Strait of Hormuz ...
The American side also ​raised no questions regarding the yacht's movement, as it did not ​call at Iranian ports and has no connection to Iran," the source said ...

Reuters  ∙  April 28, 2026


'Speeding' bike falls off flyover; two men killed - MSN
Around a year back, he had been in a similar accident at a flyover,” said a family member, who refused to be named. A friend of the pillion said, “We still ...

MSN  ∙  April 28, 2026


Google Drops Out of Pentagon Drone Swarm Contest After Advancing
11 — a few weeks after the proposal was submitted, according to another person briefed on the matter. The decision followed an internal ethics review ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 28, 2026


Rugby Australia eyes Japan expansion with $100m World Cup ...
“They need to compete with rugby league before they leave school,” said the former player who did not want to be named. “We've got 17-18 teams buying kids ...

The Australian  ∙  April 28, 2026


China's state iron ore buyer allows purchases of banned BHP ...
China's state iron ore buyer has lifted its ban on purchases ​of certain BHP ore products that had piled ‌up at ports, four sources with knowledge of the matter

Reuters  ∙  April 28, 2026


EDF delays decision on Edison stake sale as Middle East conflict ...
... as the ​war in Iran has disrupted liquefied natural gas supplies from Qatar that ‌Edison imports, four people with knowledge of the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  April 28, 2026


Google inks Pentagon deal for classified AI work despite uproar from ...
The deal allows the Pentagon to use Google's AI for “any lawful government purpose,” The Information reported, citing a source with knowledge of the matter.

New York Post  ∙  April 28, 2026


Treasury official who clashed with White House likely to move to ...
... people familiar with the matter said. John Hurley, who served as Treasury's undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence until stepping back from ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 28, 2026


Military Quietly Accelerates Boat Strikes, Deploying More Aircraft
The military has increased the number of secret fixed-wing attack aircraft and armed MQ-9 Reaper drones, according to two people familiar with the matter.

New York Times  ∙  April 28, 2026


Exclusive: US orders chip equipment companies to halt ... - Reuters
... -largest chipmaker, Hua Hong, its latest action to slow the country's development ‌of advanced chips, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  April 28, 2026


Digital Edge Weighs Options Including Sale for $10 Billion
... center operator backed by alternative asset manager Stonepeak Partners, is exploring options including a sale, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 28, 2026


Mexico City seeks new rent controls in gentrification wave
“We are the target of gentrification,” said one tenant who has lived in the building for 10 years and declined to give his name, citing fear of reprisals from ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 28, 2026


Day 60 of Middle East conflict - UAE to quit OPEC and OPEC+ this ...
... sources said the process is ongoing and fluid, and much will depend on whether Iran comes back with a revised proposal that is more acceptable to the US. In ...

CNN  ∙  April 28, 2026


Report: The Bearcats knew about Sorsby and played him anyway
... people with direct knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports on Monday." If the Bearcats brass, who said they have no comment at this time, knew ...

USA Today  ∙  April 28, 2026


Minneapolis businesses tied to Somali immigrants raided by federal ...
... on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose details of the ongoing investigation. The official said it was not an immigration ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 28, 2026


Agents armed with search warrants keep focus on Minnesota in ...
... on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the investigation. Various state and federal agencies, including the ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 28, 2026


U.S. crude oil tops $100 after Trump dissatisfied with Iran proposal
Trump told his advisors that he is not satisfied with Iran's proposal to open the strait and end the war, multiple people briefed on the matter told The New ...

CNBC  ∙  April 28, 2026


Fed to Hold Rates Before Powell Cedes Hot Seat to Warsh
... people briefed on the matter. The Federal Communications Commission will start an early review of the TV station licenses owned by Walt Disney Co.'s ABC ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 28, 2026


LIV Golf may postpone Louisiana event to avoid World Cup clash ...
... sources with knowledge of LIV Golf operations said. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the ...

Reuters  ∙  April 28, 2026


China's central bank guides banks to step up lending in April ...
China's central bank has instructed some commercial banks to expand loan issuance in April, said sources with knowledge of the matter, as authorities seek ...

Reuters  ∙  April 28, 2026


LIV Golf's Louisiana event postponed, state seeks $1.2 mln payback
The announcement comes a day after sources with knowledge ​of LIV Golf operations told Reuters the event may be postponed due to ​concerns the soccer World ...

Reuters  ∙  April 28, 2026


Sources: LIV Golf set to postpone June New Orleans stop - MSN
Sources with knowledge of LIV Golf's operation confirmed that the league has been working with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's office and the Louisiana ...

MSN  ∙  April 28, 2026


Scoop: Governor sign-off rule snarls flow of information in Washington
Records show delays in public updates on vaccine access, measles exposure risk and more.

Axios  ∙  April 28, 2026


F.B.I. Searches Businesses Around Minneapolis as Part of Fraud ...
A law enforcement official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a continuing investigation, said agents from the F.B.I. and the Department of ...

New York Times  ∙  April 28, 2026


Google to provide AI models to Pentagon for classified work - The Hill
... on condition of anonymity to discuss internal dynamics, told The Hill on Tuesday. The two parties signed a contract, the official said. A Google ...

The Hill  ∙  April 28, 2026


LIV Golf and Louisiana officials plan to postpone the tour's New ...
They spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because state officials were not expected to address the matter publicly until Tuesday. New Orleans ...

Newsday  ∙  April 28, 2026


UAE to quit OPEC in blow to world's leading oil exporters, as Iran ...
... sources close to the process say. • In Lebanon: Israeli strikes killed at least eight people throughout southern Lebanon on Tuesday, according to state ...

CNN  ∙  April 28, 2026


GM expects a whopping $500M tariff refund after Supreme Court ...
Given the high court's ruling, one attorney who asked not to be identified said companies that opt out of applying for a refund could risk shareholder lawsuits ...

New York Post  ∙  April 28, 2026


CVC weighs €9bn bid for Italian payments group Nexi
... according to a person close to H&F. Italy's “golden power” rules, which cover strategically important assets including banking infrastructure, give Rome the ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 28, 2026


UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group ... - Reuters
The UAE's exit came as a shock, said five OPEC+ sources, who asked not to be named as they are not allowed to speak to the press. The exit would complicate ...

Reuters  ∙  April 28, 2026


Ex-FBI director James Comey indicted for second time - MSN
... York Times, which cited anonymous sources familiar with the matter. Cardiologist Warns: "Avoid Bottled Water At All Costs" · Ad. Gundry MD. Start the day ...

MSN  ∙  April 28, 2026


Nvidia-Tied Data Center Raises $4.59 Billion From Junk-Bond Sale
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. More From Bloomberg. ADNOC oil site. UAE Quits OPEC as War Upends Oil Markets and Gulf Tensions Rise. NKOREA ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 28, 2026


Pennsylvania lawmakers warn homeowners about shared equity ...
What a sly, deceptive, beautiful thing that they slid right in,” said the woman, who asked to remain anonymous because her agreement included a confidentiality ...

MSN  ∙  April 28, 2026


Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted for threatening to kill Trump ...
Comey, who was fired by Trump six days after his May 2017 testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee, also testified that he “never” was an anonymous source ...

New York Post  ∙  April 28, 2026


Former Lakers assistant Damon Jones pleads guilty in gambling probe
A person close to James told The Times in October that the Lakers star didn't know that Jones was selling injury information to gamblers placing bets. Jones ...

LA Times  ∙  April 28, 2026


Small shareholders keep up pressure on UK bank climate policies
A person close to the NatWest Group's climate strategy told the FT that the bank's credit experts recently identified US liquefied natural gas ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 28, 2026


$5M jackpot winner buys lucky ticket at Texas kolache-taco shop
The Texas Lottery confirmed the jackpot in a news release on Tuesday, April 28, revealing that the winner chose to remain anonymous. Related video: $5m ...

MSN  ∙  April 28, 2026


Alex Cora content being 'full-time dad' over managing Phillies or any ...
The Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday, three days after Cora got let go by the Red Sox. But a source close to Cora said he's content with being ...

MSN  ∙  April 28, 2026


Dave Dombrowski talked with Alex Cora about replacing Rob ... - MSN
A source close to Cora said Tuesday that he's content to be “a full-time dad” and spend the summer at his home in Puerto Rico. Expand article logo Continue ...

MSN  ∙  April 28, 2026