Anonymous Source Tracker

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


First Thing: Mamdani says socialist allies offer 'national message' to ...
We always hold on to hope.” A Salvadoran rescue worker who declined to give his name, said: “At this point, they are probably dead bodies. Thanks to God ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 29, 2026


father and son found alive in rubble after four days as death toll ...
A Salvadoran rescue worker who declined to give his name, said: “At this point, they are probably dead bodies. Thanks to God maybe we can find people still ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 29, 2026


Strong aftershock terrifies Venezuelans days after devastating twin ...
A Salvadoran rescue worker, who declined to give his name, told Agence France-Presse: “At this point, they are probably dead bodies. Thanks to God maybe we ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 29, 2026


White House Looks to Tap Veteran Trump Advisers as Midterms Loom
, according to people familiar with the matter who requested anonymity before it is finalized. More From Bloomberg. Trump Orders US To Speed Quantum Adoption ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 29, 2026


Trump says Iran sought meeting to preserve interim deal - MS NOW
... requested anonymity to discuss the sensitive negotiations. Iran's president, U.S. official say $6 billion coming to Iran. The U.S. official also said that ...

MS NOW  ∙  June 29, 2026


Is this the new normal? Ceasefire, strikes, repeat - NPR
A senior U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive negotiations, told NPR that "nothing has been canceled" and talks are on track ...

NPR  ∙  June 29, 2026


Landry Shamet will stay with Knicks on 4-year, $24 million deal, AP ...
... on condition of anonymity since there was no announcement of the new contract. Shamet signed late last offseason and became a trusted member of coach Mike ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 29, 2026


China's CXMT wins $3 billion memory supply deal with Tencent ...
Two of the sources said the deal spans up to three years, while the third said it covers up to five years. Make sense of global markets with the Trading Day ...

Reuters  ∙  June 29, 2026


AirTrunk Is Said to Be Near Confidential Filing for Biggest Singapore ...
... to filing confidentially for an initial public offering of a real estate investment trust in Singapore, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 29, 2026


Russian attacks in Ukraine's Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia kill ... - Reuters
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. Americascategory · Mexico's Sheinbaum vows no protection for ex-Pemex chief after wife posts alleged abuse video.

Reuters  ∙  June 29, 2026


Saks, exiting bankruptcy, bets on high-end luxury to revive sales
... people with direct knowledge of the payments. The dynamic reflects the sway that leading luxury brands will continue to ‌hold as ⁠Saks zeroes in on high-end ...

Reuters  ∙  June 29, 2026


Raptors face Mavericks challenge in Kawhi Leonard pursuit - MSN
Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri has interest in reuniting with Kawhi Leonard, multiple league sources with knowledge of Dallas' thinking told The ...

MSN  ∙  June 29, 2026


Google Reportedly Capped Meta's Use Of Gemini AI For Coding ...
Google was forced to cap Meta's use of its Gemini AI model after Mark Zuckerberg's company exceeded its computing capacity, sources familiar with the matter ...

MSN  ∙  June 29, 2026


Stationery and art design platform Minted explores sale, sources say
... sources familiar with the matter sources familiar with the matter. The company, which is backed by investment firm Permira, has ...

Reuters  ∙  June 29, 2026


Surge in NFL Valuations to Be Tested With Seahawks Bids Due
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. Such a deal will again test the appetite of billionaires to drum up cash for a sports ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 29, 2026


Germany says it wants to prevent Volkswagen plant closures - Reuters
... people familiar with the matter said on ⁠Friday. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here ...

Reuters  ∙  June 29, 2026


As JPMorgan succession takes shape, insiders say this time it is for ...
... the source said the source said. Advertisement · Scroll ...

Reuters  ∙  June 29, 2026


Who will replace Jamie Dimon as JPMorgan CEO? - USA Today
... the source said the source said. Previously, Dimon had ...

USA Today  ∙  June 29, 2026


Chinese tech hub's shift into robotaxis leaves drivers by the wayside
“It's either them or us,” said a driver who declined to be named. “Every time I see one, I just want to smash it. They are stealing the food right out of ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 28, 2026


Iraq detains politicians, officials in anti-corruption crackdown | Reuters
... sources said. Sign up here. Iraq's state news agency INA, citing a senior official, said 47 suspects were detained, including members of parliament and ...

Reuters  ∙  June 28, 2026


NYC gang fight leaves one dead and one clinging to life
Two men were stabbed – one fatally – during a knife fight involving Mexican gangs in a Brooklyn park on Saturday afternoon, police and sources said.

New York Post  ∙  June 28, 2026


'Treating children like cattle': what happens when private equity ...
Sources said a number of care homes had been closed down at short notice, and frontline staff members have been suspended and are facing disciplinary ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 28, 2026


Fatally stabbed NYC man ID'd as Manuel Estanislao Chox Choc
Law-enforcement sources said sources said.

New York Post  ∙  June 28, 2026


Canada World Cup game highlights: 'Canadian heroes' coach ...
” He would not give his name. Back to top. June 28, 2026, 3:50 p.m.. Longtime FIFA fan hopes cup will spark more soccer interest in Canada. – Kate Helmore. Kyle ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  June 28, 2026


White House Secretly Swayed Board Meant to Protect Federal ...
According to the people with knowledge of the matter, he recounted to his colleagues the nature of the White House meeting with Trump administration ...

New York Times  ∙  June 28, 2026


Venezuela's Machado Attempts Fast Return Amid Quake Response
Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado is working to return to the country as soon as possible, according to people with direct knowledge of her ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 28, 2026


Venezuela's Machado plans quick return amid quake response - MSN
Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado is planning to return to the country as soon as possible, according to people with direct knowledge of ...

MSN  ∙  June 28, 2026


Here's the story behind the mysterious balloons floating in Grand ...
The engineer, who declined to give his name, said workers were actively trying to figure out a way to get high enough to reach the balloons – and get rid of ...

New York Post  ∙  June 28, 2026


Venezuela quakes kill 1400, time running out to find survivors
A Salvadoran rescue worker who declined to give his name put it this way: "At this point, they are probably dead bodies. Thanks to God maybe we can find ...

The Australian  ∙  June 28, 2026


London mayor to override opposition to outdoor dining in Soho next ...
Sources close to Khan said that new powers would allow him to overrule the council for the summer of 2027. When people were able to socialise outdoors ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 28, 2026


Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid split after long-term romance
Sources close to the couple say they remain friends despite living in different countries. Life after romance: McDaid is reportedly seeing someone new ...

MSN  ∙  June 28, 2026


Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid separate after more than a ...
Amicable parting: Sources close to the couple say they remain friends and that distance played a role in the decision. History of breakups: They were once ...

MSN  ∙  June 28, 2026


How US turned up the heat on Iran with Hormuz, Lebanon before ...
... the source said. The tit-for-tat attacks, however, are set to stop after the US and Iran agreed to end hostilities on Sunday ahead of peace talks set Qatar ...

New York Post  ∙  June 28, 2026


Google caps Meta's Gemini use as AI demand strains capacity
Several other Google clients have been affected by the restrictions, although to a lesser extent, according to one person familiar with the matter. Meta has ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 28, 2026


U.S. analyst's missed remark surfaced in Iran school strike inquiry
Centcom vetted targets leading up to the operations against Iran, according to the person familiar with the matter. It wasn't clear, however, whether ...

LA Times  ∙  June 28, 2026


Renewed Iranian attacks following U.S. strikes threaten to halt talks
The source, who did not want to be named to discuss the sensitive matter, said the U.S., Iran, Pakistan and Qatar all have representatives currently in ...

MS NOW  ∙  June 28, 2026


Google limits Meta's use of its Gemini AI models, FT reports - CNBC
Reuters could not immediately verify the report, which cited people familiar with the matter. Google and Meta did not immediately respond to requests for ...

CNBC  ∙  June 28, 2026


The Trump Pentagon appointee who has divided top Republicans
... people familiar with the matter said. In November, two of Colby's top deputies — Austin Dahmer and Alex Velez-Green — appeared before Wicker's committee for ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 28, 2026


Bond giant Pimco flexes muscles with private placements push
... people familiar with the matter. “That area of the market always trades a little cheap because of some of the geopolitical risks and uncertainty,” said ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 28, 2026


Williams Said to Near $5.5 Billion Deal for Momentum Midstream
... gas pipeline operator Momentum Midstream for about $5.5 billion in what would be one of its largest deals ever, people familiar with the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 28, 2026


At a Caracas Morgue, Families and Officials Try to Identify ... - ny times
The morgue is receiving 40 to 80 bodies a day, according to two forensic doctors at the morgue who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak ...

New York Times  ∙  June 28, 2026


'Horrifying': Pulte's choice for top spy aide stokes fears of Trump vote ...
The former senior intelligence official, who requested anonymity due to concerns of retaliation, told MS NOW the choice also “signals as clearly as could be ...

MS NOW  ∙  June 28, 2026


JD Vance for president in 2028? Trump isn't sold - USA Today
In conversations with nearly a dozen sources close to the White House, most of whom requested anonymity to discuss private interactions, allies of the ...

USA Today  ∙  June 28, 2026


Texas A&M remains the frontrunner to land 2027 5-star WR
"After continuing to talk to sources with knowledge of the recruitment, I still very much like my Rivals Prediction Machine forecast in favor of Texas A&M ...

USA Today  ∙  June 28, 2026


Hornets send Miles Bridges to Phoenix Suns as offseason shakeup ...
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Sunday because the trade, which was first reported by ESPN, still needs to be approved by the league.

Washington Post  ∙  June 28, 2026


Oil Pares Early Gains as US, Iran Halt Attacks After Flare-Up
... on condition of anonymity. More From Bloomberg. Tanker Struck in Hormuz as Navies Lift Threat Level to Ships. Oil Stockpiles Plunge To Critical Low At Top US ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 28, 2026


US and Iran Agree to Halt Attacking Each Other Ahead of Talks
A US official who spoke on condition of anonymity said technical talks are scheduled to continue on all aspects of a memorandum of understanding reached ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 28, 2026


Trump presses Syria to take on Hezbollah, raising alarm in Lebanon ...
Top Israeli security officials convened a meeting on the subject on Wednesday, according to an official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 28, 2026


Iran insists it has sole control of Hormuz, ignoring Trump's threats
“Both sides will stand down for now and vessels can move freely,” the official said on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 28, 2026


Trump's vision for White House park: 47 trees to mark his presidency
... on the condition of anonymity to detail the administration's plans for the park. The trees would all be maples, a favorite of the president's. The park has ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 28, 2026