Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Trump embraces tough-on-crime mantra amid DC takeover as he ...
A White House official, speaking on background to discuss internal deliberations, dismissed concerns about perceptions of federal overreach in Washington ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Vikings signing Carson Wentz, trading Sam Howell to Eagles, per ...
... sources said. The Eagles are also sending a 2026 fifth-round pick and 2027 seventh-round pick to Minnesota, while Philadelphia will gain a 2026 sixth-round ...

New York Times  ∙  August 22, 2025


Nvidia asks Foxconn to stop working on H20 AI chip, Reuters says
Nvidia (NVDA) asked Foxconn (HNHPF) to stop working on the H20 AI chip, Reuters reports, citing two people briefed on the matter. “We constantly ma...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


CEO Jensen Huang Just Delivered Incredible News for Nvidia Stock ...
... people briefed on the matter." The new processor, reportedly dubbed the B30A, is said to deliver half the computational horsepower of Nvidia's flagship ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


John Bolton's home and office raided by federal agents
... sources briefed on the matter.

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Trump Deploys US Warships Carrying Over 2,000 Marines Toward ...
... requested anonymity, said the mission could involve as many as 4000 personnel, including more than 2000 Marines and...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Trump Faces Pressure Over Epstein Files as Grand Jury Materials ...
“The administration finds itself in a difficult position,” said a former Justice Department official who requested anonymity to speak freely about the matter.

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


US farm agency plan to close flagship research site threatens critical ...
Three staff at the facility, who requested anonymity out of fear of retribution, said the co-location of many labs at BARC allows for economies of scale and ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


After months of back and forth, Nvidia has reportedly paused making ...
As reported by the Information, and citing "two people with direct knowledge of the communications", Nvidia has reportedly "told some of its component suppliers ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Amazon lobbies Indian government to exempt exports from foreign ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter said. India currently prohibits companies like Amazon and Walmart from stocking and selling goods directly to ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Nvidia Stock On Track To Extend 3-Day Drop As Chipmaker ...
... people with direct knowledge of the communications. The report said the action came after China laid down restrictions on the use of Nvidia's chips ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Paramount Bracing for Thousands of Job Cuts by Early November
After closing its merger with Skydance this month, Paramount is poised to enact deep staffing cuts across its various divisions, sources with knowledge of ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Meta signs $10 billion-plus cloud deal with Google
Meta has made a cloud computing deal with Google worth more than $10 billion over the course of six years, a source close to the transaction told AFP Thursday.

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Meta inks $10 billion cloud deal with Google amid AI spending spree
Meta-Google cloud deal: Meta Platforms Inc has struck a cloud computing deal with Google worth more than $10 billion over six years, a source close to the ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Inside Elon Musk and Sam Altman's high-stakes feud
As a person close to the company told The Guardian, Musk left the board in 2018 after being “incensed” that the other founders “refused to accept” his ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Trump to tap Airbnb co-founder Gebbia to improve government ...
The sources were not authorized to speak on the matter and declined to be identified. The White House did not respond to a request for comment on whether ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Exclusive-Banks lobby regulators for national standards to curb state ...
... declined to be identified while discussing private talks. Seniors Born Between 1941-1979 Can Receive These 10 Benefits This Month · Ad. FinanceBuzz.

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Starbucks expects non-binding bids for China business within two ...
It has yet to finalize the structure of the sale or size of the stake, said the people, who declined to be identified as the information was not public. The ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Panthers re-sign longtime RT Taylor Moton to a 2-year, $44M ...
... a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


This Philadelphia office building recently sold for less than half its ...
... on the condition of anonymity because they did not have permission to speak to the press. The last time the 27-story ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Longtime Trump ally formally succeeds Whatley as Republican ...
"He has won Republican races, gotten out the vote, and protected the vote in Florida," the insider, who asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely, said.

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


As Trump tightens grip on D.C., officers say their chief is absent
... according to a person briefed on his statements. Cole showed up at roll calls across the city. He listened to officers gripe about a lack of adequate police ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


US spot ether etfs rebound with $287.6 million inflows after four days ...
A person close to the discussions told reporters that a public blockchain is “definitely something officials are now taking more seriously.” Another source ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Criminal News | Today's Latest Stories | Reuters
... source briefed on the matter told Reuters on Wednesday. U.S. President Trump deploys the National Guard in Washington. ANALYSIS· August 27, 2025. Inside ...

Reuters  ∙  August 22, 2025


England flag graffiti cannot be condoned - council
A man, who also did not want to be named, disagreed and said it was a matter of national pride. "I don't think there's any respect for the country now," he ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Commanders Trade Brian Robinson Jr.: Report
... sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero on Friday (August 22). Mortgage Rates See Biggest Drop in Months. Is Now ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Nvidia asks Foxconn to suspend work for H20 chip, sources say
... people briefed on the matter said. Foxconn, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd, handles backend processing work as one of Nvidia's ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Meta brings in Apple AI executive to boost Superintelligence Labs
... sources familiar with the matter. Frank Chu, who has previously led Apple AI teams specializing in cloud infrastructure, AI training, and search, is set to ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Labour MPs back Rwanda-style migrant plan and urge Keir Starmer ...
A Labour MP, who did not want to be named, told The I newspaper: "The Government should just announce a timescale to close the last 200 hotels, and it ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Malik Beasley reportedly no longer a target in federal gambling ...
But according to Yahoo Sports sources with knowledge of the situation, the Eastern District of New York investigation is still ongoing and Beasley remains a ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


The latest: Minnesota holds caucuses amid ICE surge - MSN
Eight additional federal attorneys are in the process of leaving the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the ...

MSN  ∙  August 22, 2025


Delays to Saudi Arabia's snow mountain put 2029 Asian Winter ...
A person briefed on the matter said: “They are trying to do something that's never been done before and they are committed to doing it right. A project like ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 21, 2025


What to Know About the Charges and Investigations Surrounding ...
Adams is not expected to be charged, but four people with knowledge of the matter said that a number of his close allies would be: his former chief adviser ...

New York Times  ∙  August 21, 2025


Russia attacks important Ukrainian gas compressor station, sources ...
Russia attacked a gas compressor station in eastern Ukraine that has an important role in pumping gas in storage facilities, two industry sources said on ...

Reuters  ∙  August 21, 2025


Prisoner captured in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, after escaping ...
Police sources said the escaped prisoner, who has yet to be identified, escaped in the area of Stoney Bank Road and Baltimore Pike in Glen Mills, Delaware ...

CBS News  ∙  August 21, 2025


Unhinged man suspected of fatally stabbing NYC deli worker during ...
“He came in, he asked for a cigarette,” the store owner's brother, who did not want to be identified, previously told The Post. “But the guy working the ...

New York Post  ∙  August 21, 2025


Exclusive: China considering yuan-backed stablecoins to boost ...
... sources familiar with the matter said, in a major reversal of its stance towards digital assets. The State Council - China's cabinet – will review and ...

Reuters  ∙  August 21, 2025


Hundreds of CDC employees receive permanent layoff notices - The ...
Hundreds of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees have received permanent termination notices, according to multiple sources familiar with ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 21, 2025


KKR is lead bidder for Nissan $610 million headquarters sale ...
A 10-year lease-back of the building is a condition of the sale, the source said. KKR and Nissan declined to comment. Details of the bidding were first ...

Reuters  ∙  August 21, 2025


Taiwan's 2026 defence spending to exceed 3% of GDP, Central ...
Taiwan was including spending for the coast guard in its total defence budget for the first time, two senior officials briefed on the matter told Reuters, ...

Reuters  ∙  August 21, 2025


Taiwan's 2026 defence budget to exceed 3% of GDP as US presses ...
Taiwan was including spending for the coast guard in its total defence budget for the first time, two senior officials briefed on the matter separately told ...

Reuters  ∙  August 21, 2025


Taiwan's 2026 defence spending to exceed 3% of GDP
Taiwan was including spending for the coast guard in its total defence budget for the first time, two senior officials briefed on the matter told Reuters, ...

MSN  ∙  August 21, 2025


Meta Freezes AI Hiring After Blockbuster Spending Spree
... AI researchers and engineers, according to people familiar with the matter. Costco Hates When You Do These Things (But They Can't Stop You) · Ad. FinanceBuzz.

MSN  ∙  August 21, 2025


Exclusive: India snaps up steeply discounted palm oil from ...
... declined to be named in line with company policy. Indian buyers prefer quick shipments, and the shipping time from South America is about 45 days, but the ...

Reuters  ∙  August 21, 2025


Wes Streeting issues private ultimatum to pharma groups in NHS ...
Senior pharma industry figures are adamant they will not conduct a vote or agree to the terms put forward by UK ministers, according to a person close to the ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 21, 2025


Noem's Spending Rule Causes Delays at Homeland Security Dept ...
The company that provides the screening service furloughed its employees after receiving a stop-work order, according to a person briefed on the matter who ...

New York Times  ∙  August 21, 2025


Panama's Mulino to push for Chiquita's return after mass layoffs ...
... a source close to the company, after a strike began late... Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab Read more. Summary; Companies. Mulino set to meet ...

Reuters  ∙  August 21, 2025


Mediobanca shareholders reject Banca Generali deal in blow to ...
However, a source close to the holding company said that "the vote was an expression of concerns about the unusual methods and timing of the transaction ...

Reuters  ∙  August 21, 2025


Why a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting matters -- and why it might not happen
A source close to the Ukrainian government, who requested anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly, told ABC News that the Ukrainians ...

ABC News  ∙  August 21, 2025


Meta makes huge cloud computing deal with Google: source
Meta has made a cloud computing deal with Google worth more than $10 billion over the course of six years, a source close to the transaction told AFP ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  August 21, 2025