Anonymous Source Tracker

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


GOP, Democrats expect DHS shutdown after talks fizzle - MSN
“The reality is it's a bad look for senators to be boarding jets and taking off for overseas trips a day before TSA shuts down,” said a senior Republican aide.

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


Why is Mike Trout not on Team USA's roster? Angels star to miss ...
"Mike Trout, Team USA's captain in 2023, was deemed unlikely to be insured early in the process, a source said," Gonzalez reported. Advertisement.

None  ∙  February 6, 2026


MLB rumors: Is this why Mike Trout isn't playing in World Baseball ...
“Mike Trout, Team USA's captain in 2023, was deemed unlikely to be insured early in the process, a source said,” Gonzalez detailed in his article covering ...

None  ∙  February 6, 2026


Cuban Deportees Who Were Transferred to Guantánamo Sent Back ...
... declined to be identified to protect the men from being singled out for reprisal by the United States or the Cuban government. The man who was separated ...

New York Times  ∙  February 6, 2026


Citigroup aims to complete work on consent orders this year ... - MSN
... declined to be identified discussing.

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


India-US trade deal gives tariff-free access to Harley bikes, no ...
The official, aware of ⁠the discussions, declined to be identified as the details of the interim pact have not been fully disclosed. India's trade ministry ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  February 6, 2026


Rival bidders pursue Lukoil assets despite Carlyle deal - MSN
The sources declined to be identified because the information is sensitive. “It's definitely not a done deal yet, Carlyle is just now starting to take a ...

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


Kevin Willard on Maryland fans booing his return to DMV
... declined to be identified. “We wanted to let Willard passionately know how we felt when he left the program the way that he did.” The trio were members of a ...

None  ∙  February 6, 2026


What to know about the too-close-to-call race to replace Mikie ... - MSN
NSA detected phone call between foreign intelligence and a person close to a person close to ...

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


Brazil's Eneva in talks for joint venture with Maha in Venezuela ...
One of the sources, who asked not to be named, said the Brazilian oil, gas and power producer was in talks with other companies besides Maha. Sign up here ...

Reuters  ∙  February 6, 2026


Brazil power firms retreat from trading as risks rise | Reuters
"At some point, you simply don't know who still has good credit," said one sector executive who asked not to be named to discuss the matter freely. The ...

Reuters  ∙  February 6, 2026


Pupils recount killer roaming school with knife in hand, blood ... - MSN
Another student who asked not to be named said the suspect had entered a random classroom, holding up the knife with blood stains on his clothes. “The ...

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter ...
A CORE employee at FEMA headquarters who asked not to be named for fear of losing their job said that even though FEMA was able to support states during ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 6, 2026


Iran says talks with US in Oman were 'good start', will continue - Yahoo
While Iran ruled out Washington's demand for no enrichment on its soil, the diplomat who asked not to be named said Tehran showed openness to discussing the ...

None  ∙  February 6, 2026


Cambodia reveals damage to UNESCO-listed temple after Thailand ...
"The Thai army fired a lot at the temple on the last day," said a police officer stationed at the temple, who asked not to be named because he was not ...

None  ∙  February 6, 2026


Neighbourhood in shock as tributes to popular young man continue ...
Another friend, who asked not to be named, said: "He was a beautiful young man, always polite, very well mannered spoke with a soft tone in his voice. He ...

None  ∙  February 6, 2026


Visitor brochures are returned to Medgar Evers home - Yahoo
... asked not to be named for fear of retribution. Other edits include eliminating the reference to Medgar Evers lying in a pool of blood after being shot ...

None  ∙  February 6, 2026


Virtus Agrees to Buy Congo Cobalt Miner Amid US Pact
The price Virtus has agreed to pay for Chemaf shares is $30 million, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named discussing ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 6, 2026


Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $4 million, 1-year ...
Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

Washington Post  ∙  February 6, 2026


WNBA union president says significant work remains for season to ...
The league submitted a new proposal to the union Friday evening according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke on condition of ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 6, 2026


Mexico's Pemex awards contract for gas and condensate field ... - MSN
... sources with knowledge of the matter said, as the tycoon further strengthens his presence in the energy sector. The so-called "mixed contract" for the ...

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


White House Tied Tunnel Funds to Renaming Airport and Train ...
Trump's honor, according to four people familiar with the private conversations. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized ...

New York Times  ∙  February 6, 2026


Former Iranian official reveals IRGC trained for years for violent ...
... official speaking on the condition of anonymity. How Much Money Should You Have Before Hiring a Financial Advisor? Ad. SmartAsset. According to Iran ...

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


Fight managers outline how the revamped PFL can be successful
ESPN asked experienced managers of PFL and UFC fighters to share their thoughts on what it would take. The managers spoke on the condition of anonymity. Make a ...

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


China overturns death sentence for Canadian Robert Schellenberg
The source requested anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly on the matter. The New York Times first reported the news. Schellenberg had ...

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


FBI invites state election officials to an 'unusual' briefing on ... - MSN
The official who was invited and requested anonymity to speak candidly called it “unusual and unexpected,” adding that they planned to attend. “No one has ...

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


Brock Purdy contract details: 49ers agree to $265M extension with ...
The person requested anonymity because the contract is not yet finalized. Advertisement. Advertisement. Advertisement. The quarterback has been living an NFL ...

None  ∙  February 6, 2026


Former Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury to join Rams' staff - MSN
The person requested anonymity because Kingsbury's role has not been announced.

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


China overturns death sentence for Canadian in drug case - MSN
The Canadian official requested anonymity in confirming the decision by China's highest court to overturn Schellenberg's death sentence. Carney, who took ...

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


NFL plans to have discussions with partners outside of core media ...
... people familiar with the matter. Expand article logo Continue reading. CNBC. NFL's Hans Schroeder on renegotiating TV rights and why Disney isn't 'legacy ...

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


The latest: Man convicted of dragging ICE agent with his car ...
... people with direct knowledge of the agreement. The timing of the announcement remained unclear on Friday afternoon. Expand article logo Continue reading.

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


Authorities did not help in our search: Family of 25-yr-old who fell in ...
A friend, who did not wish to be identified, said, that when they pushed, two policement helped them by sharing the location of Kamal's phone. It appeared ...

MSN  ∙  February 6, 2026


Jain Global Adds Five More Portfolio Managers for Asia Expansion
... with knowledge of the matter and the regulatory registry. Tian Mingyong, who previously traded for Schonfeld Strategic Advisors, is now a Jain Global ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 5, 2026


Behind Disney's Search for a Lasting Successor to Bob Iger - WSJ
... with knowledge of the matter. Disney's board of directors was scheduled to meet in the same building and hold its final vote on who the next CEO would be ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  February 5, 2026


Brad Karp to step down as Paul Weiss chair after Epstein revelations
... people briefed on the matter. Paul Weiss has said Epstein was not a client of the firm. On March 2 2019, as the sex offender tried to prevent the 2008 plea ...

Financial Times  ∙  February 5, 2026


Barclays cuts ties with lobbying firm founded by Peter Mandelson
... according to a person close to the bank. Vodafone is also reviewing its contract for public affairs services with the firm, according to a person familiar ...

Financial Times  ∙  February 5, 2026


Has USS's investment strategy worked? - Financial Times
... according to a person close to the fund, who argues its successful investments attract fewer headlines. Some assets are disclosed in its annual report: USS ...

Financial Times  ∙  February 5, 2026


Italian investigated over claims he paid to shoot people during siege ...
The 80-year-old is being investigated on charges of aggravated murder, a source close to the case told the Guardian. The man, a former truck driver from the ...

The Guardian  ∙  February 5, 2026


Rival bidders pursue Lukoil assets despite Carlyle deal, sources say
"It's definitely not a done deal yet, Carlyle is just now starting to take a closer look at Lukoil's assets," said a source close to Lukoil. "The winds ...

Reuters  ∙  February 5, 2026


Trump wanted Dulles Airport, Penn Station named after him
A source close to Schumer told NBC News that "there is nothing to trade." "The president stopped the funding, and he can restart the funding with a snap of ...

NBC News  ∙  February 5, 2026


Pirelli board rejects Sinochem's spin-off plan to end dispute over ...
A person close to the matter said at the time that the solution entailed spinning off some Pirelli assets into a separate corporate entity to distance those ...

Reuters  ∙  February 5, 2026


UBS Investment Bank Units to See Bonus Pools Jump by Up To 20%
Within investment banking, the Asian Global Banking pool is up about 18%, according to a person familiar with the matter. Some US deal-makers had a bad year ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 5, 2026


Trump touts 'softer touch' on immigration as federal force is ... - BBC
Citing a person familiar with the matter, the BBC'S US partner CBS reported that the lawyer, Julie Le, told a judge on Tuesday that she hoped to be held in ...

BBC  ∙  February 5, 2026


Government attorney who told judge in ICE case, 'This job sucks ...
Ana H. Voss, Le's co-counsel in Minneapolis, is among those who have given their notices of resignation, according to a person familiar with the matter.

NBC News  ∙  February 5, 2026


Rio Tinto expected to push for more time to weigh Glencore deal ...
The three people familiar with the talks declined to be named as the discussions are confidential. SCEPTICAL SHAREHOLDERS. Several Australia-based investors ...

Reuters  ∙  February 5, 2026


Frenzy of activity as fuel and loo lorry arrive at Andrew's new Norfolk ...
Another woman who was visiting the estate, who also declined to be named, said: “I'm not particularly keen on him. I'm not happy he's this way. As long as ...

None  ∙  February 5, 2026


Mark Carney mulls scrapping EV mandate in favor of fuel efficiency ...
... anonymous sources familiar with the matter. Carney is expected to make an...

MSN  ∙  February 5, 2026


UK Says Trade Deal With Saudis, Other Gulf States 'Imminent'
Technical issues have largely been ironed out and few points remain to be agreed, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 5, 2026


China Trader Who Made $3 Billion on Gold Bets Big Against Silver
They asked not to be named as the information is not public. Bian's big short comes with significant risk, and he has been forced to liquidate some ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 5, 2026


State workers 'do not see the benefit' of a proposal switching up their ...
But one state employee, who asked not to be named for fear of retaliation at work, suspects the move would make recruiting harder, not easier. The employee ...

None  ∙  February 5, 2026