Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Nissan begins talks with union to cut jobs at European regional ...
... declined to be identified. Management and the union agreed to discuss voluntary redundancies before any forced layoffs, the document seen by Reuters showed ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2025


Why the NFL is banning smelling salts for 2025 season
The official declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter. The memo that the NFL sent to teams today read: "In 2024, the FDA issued a ...

USA Today  ∙  August 5, 2025


Nissan begins talks with union to cut jobs at European regional office
... declined to be identified declined to be identified. Management and the union agreed to discuss voluntary ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  August 5, 2025


Michigan's Gretchen Whitmer Confronts Trump on Tariff Hit to Auto ...
... according to a person briefed on the meeting. She argued that Michigan is vulnerable to duties on Canada and Mexico and pushed Trump to help her create jobs ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 5, 2025


Intel struggles reportedly hit its key manufacturing process: Timeline ...
A report by the news agency Reuters cited two people who were briefed on the matter to claim that Intel has spent billions on developing the 18A process ...

MSN  ∙  August 5, 2025


Exclusive: Intel struggles with key manufacturing process for next PC ...
... sources with knowledge of Intel's manufacturing operation said. Yields generally "start off low and improve over time," Intel's Chief Financial Officer ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2025


Tulsi Gabbard declassified documents over CIA objections, sources ...
... who argued that more details should remain secret to protect sensitive spying sources and methods, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.

NBC News  ∙  August 5, 2025


AlTi Global pursues transaction to go private, Citywire reports
... sources with knowledge of the situation. The company has retained JPMorgan as a financial advisor as it weighs the notion, the author notes. How To Borrow ...

MSN  ∙  August 5, 2025


Exclusive | Milford Entities of NYC allegedly scammed out of $19M ...
... sources with knowledge of the situation and the internal correspondence. Advertisement. Liberty Luxe in Battery City Park Milford Entities/Management Company ...

New York Post  ∙  August 5, 2025


Trump Bashes Gayle King and Shares Report That Her CBS Future ...
... according to sources with knowledge of the situation." How to Potentially Reduce RMD Taxes After Age 73 · Ad. SmartAsset. Variety has reached out to ...

MSN  ∙  August 5, 2025


Why Is The Largest BBQ Chain In The United States Struggling?
Some franchisees spoke off the record to Restaurant Business saying the chain was overbuilt and didn't have the structure to support the growth and one ...

MSN  ∙  August 5, 2025


Woman found dead on boat in Montauk Yacht Club; cops investigating
... declined to give his name. “It's an ongoing investigation,” the manager told Greater Long Island. “We're being kept out of the loop for now.” Should You ...

MSN  ∙  August 5, 2025


32 dismembered bodies found in Mexico's bloodiest state
“We hope to find our loved ones,” a woman who requested anonymity for safety reasons told Agence France-Presse. Explore More. Passenger threatens to rape ...

New York Post  ∙  August 5, 2025


Terrifying Video Shows Flood Wiping Out Entire Village as Dozens ...
One official, who requested anonymity because he's not authorized to speak to the media, told the outlet that "luckily most of the people were at a fair in ...

MSN  ∙  August 5, 2025


Bolsonaro House Arrest Casts Shadow Over Brazil-U.S. Trade Talks ...
... insisted on anonymity to speak about confidential talks. Brazil's finance minister, Fernando Haddad, was also scheduled to speak with the U.S. Treasury ...

New York Times  ∙  August 5, 2025


Israel Eyes Full Gaza Takeover Despite Concerns of Military ...
... official briefed on the matter. A final decision hasn't been made, and Netanyahu plans to convene his decision-making Security Cabinet to finalize a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 5, 2025


Israel Eyes Full Gaza Takeover Despite Concerns of Armed Forces ...
... official briefed on the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing sensitive information. Some Israeli military leaders have expressed concern about ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 5, 2025


Israel Weighs Full Gaza Takeover Despite Concerns of Armed Forces
... official briefed on the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing sensitive information. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a ...

MSN  ∙  August 5, 2025


Mexican authorities arrest outspoken activist ahead of a planned ...
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the case. García Villagran's relatives who were ...

Star Tribune  ∙  August 5, 2025


Exclusive: Trump administration to formally axe Elon Musk's 'five ...
... requiring federal employees to summarize their five workplace achievements from the prior week, two people familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2025


CDC to disburse delayed funds including for overdose prevention ...
Both spoke to NPR on the condition of anonymity because they fear retribution for speaking to the press without authorization. Some staffers at CDC ...

NPR  ∙  August 5, 2025


E.P.A. Moves to Cancel $7 Billion in Grants for Solar Energy - The ...
... on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly. If finalized, the move would escalate the Trump administration's efforts ...

New York Times  ∙  August 5, 2025


Israeli plan to occupy Gaza brings fear to Palestinians, hostage ...
... on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak with the media. How to Potentially Reduce RMD Taxes After Age 73 · Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  August 5, 2025


Trump threatens federal takeover of D.C. after ex-DOGE worker ...
Two people familiar with the details of the case, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, said the ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 5, 2025


Trump defends decision to fire official in charge of jobs statistics ...
A senior White House official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss Trump's thinking, said that the president's objections to the BLS have ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 5, 2025


US EPA could cancel $7 billion in grants for solar energy, sources ...
... sources briefed on the matter sources briefed on the matter said. The Environmental Protection Agency could as soon as this ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2025


India's tax department investigating Jane Street over possible tax ...
... sources briefed on the matter said. Searches at the U.S. trading firm's India offices by the income tax department have been underway since last week ...

MSN  ∙  August 5, 2025


Clean Energy News | Today's Latest Stories | Reuters
... sources briefed on the matter said. A solar installer carries a solar panel during an installation at a residential home in Scripps. Businesscategory· August ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2025


Solar News | Today's Latest Stories | Reuters
... sources briefed on the matter said. A solar installer carries a solar panel during an installation at a residential home in Scripps · Energycategory· August 5 ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2025


Public Policy News | Today's Latest Stories | Reuters
... sources briefed on the matter said. A solar installer carries a solar panel during an installation at a residential home in Scripps. August 5, 2025. Canada to ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2025


Wednesday Briefing: Netanyahu's Next Steps in Gaza - The New ...
Three officials briefed on the matter cautioned that no decision had been made about the way forward. Israel, facing growing international condemnation over ...

New York Times  ∙  August 5, 2025


Fort Stewart shooting live updates: Shooter in custody after 5 ...
Three senior law enforcement officials briefed on the matter told NBC News that the person alleged to have opened fire at Fort Stewart, Georgia, this morning is ...

NBC News  ∙  August 5, 2025


Exclusive: Intel struggles with key manufacturing process for next PC ...
... people briefed on the matter told Reuters. For months, Intel has promised investors it would increase manufacturing using a process it calls 18A. It spent ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  August 5, 2025


US EPA moves to cancel $7 billion in grants for solar energy, NYT ...
... people briefed on the matter people briefed on the matter. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is drafting termination ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2025


US EPA moves to cancel $7 billion in grants for solar energy, NYT ...
... people briefed on the matter. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is drafting termination letters to the 60 nonprofit groups and state agencies that ...

MSN  ∙  August 5, 2025


CFPB Weighs Allowing Banks to Charge Data Fees - Bloomberg
... across as being receptive to permitting lenders to charge for access to customer data, according to people with direct knowledge of the discussions.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 5, 2025


JPMorgan and Bank of America 'debanked' Trump under pressure ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter tell The Post. The exact reason for Trump and his tens of millions of dollars in holdings being kicked off the ...

New York Post  ∙  August 5, 2025


Stalin's Political Gambit: DMK Gains Edge As OPS, Premalatha Meet ...
That, in itself, is a political victory,” said a senior DMK leader, speaking off the record. “The narrative has shifted. While our opponents are losing ...

MSN  ∙  August 5, 2025


Exclusive: Putin doubts potency of Trump's ultimatum to end the war ...
... the source said, adding that neither the Russian people nor the army would understand if he stops now. Rodgers, the author, said Putin has invested his ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2025


Scoop: Anthropic wants to sell the government Claude for $1
Anthropic plans to offer its products to the federal government for as little as $1.

Axios  ∙  August 5, 2025


Trump spoke with Zelensky ahead of deadline for Putin
President Trump spoke on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and discussed the ceasefire ultimatum Trump set for Russian President Vladimir ...

Axios  ∙  August 5, 2025


Barcelona opens disciplinary proceeding against Ter Stegen for ...
The person who spoke to the The Associated Press on Tuesday did not want to be named because they were not authorized to speak about it publicly. The club ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  August 5, 2025


Barcelona opens disciplinary proceeding against ter Stegen for ...
The person who spoke to the The Associated Press on Tuesday did not want to be named because they were not authorized to speak about it publicly. The club ...

MSN  ∙  August 5, 2025


China Wages War on Chikungunya Virus With Drones and 'Elephant ...
Two residents who were reached by message on RedNote and did not want to be named out of fear of retaliation told The New York Times that workers entered ...

New York Times  ∙  August 5, 2025


Metra seats were at a premium on the train to Lollapalooza
A conductor who operated Friday's train and who did not want to be named, said he was called in to work that day. Although he wasn't planning to work a busy ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  August 5, 2025


Barcelona opens disciplinary proceeding against Ter Stegen for ...
The person who spoke to the The Associated Press on Tuesday did not want to be named because they were not authorized to speak about it publicly. The club ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 5, 2025


Barcelona Opens Disciplinary Proceeding Against Marc-Andre Ter ...
The person who spoke to the The Associated Press on Tuesday did not want to be named because they were not authorized to speak about it publicly. The club ...

MSN  ∙  August 5, 2025


Chevron, Valero in talks to reactivate supply agreement on ...
... was on pause, three sources close to the preparations said on Tuesday, following a new license granted to the U.S. oil major.

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2025


Brazil's Supreme Court caught off guard by order to arrest Bolsonaro ...
... sources close to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's inner circle told Reuters. But Brazilian officials are not planning to push back against Moraes. The ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2025


Disney+ set to broadcast one La Liga game per week in UK and ...
Full details of the coverage have yet to be confirmed nine days before the season starts, but sources close to the production — who asked to remain ...

New York Times  ∙  August 5, 2025