Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Mastercard said to be considering strategic investment in Zerohash ...
Deal talks had collapsed after Zerohash opted to remain independent, a person familiar with the matter reportedly said. Mastercard is said to be linked to a ...

MSN  ∙  January 20, 2026


European Commission reportedly set to approve UMG's Downtown ...
That's according to outlets including Reuters, which cited “people with direct knowledge of the matter.” However, neither UMG nor the European Commission ...

MSN  ∙  January 20, 2026


Trump's Greenland threats spark outrage from EU and test longtime ...
An official close to Macron, who spoke anonymously in line with the French presidency's customary practices, confirmed the message shared by Trump is genuine.

MSN  ∙  January 20, 2026


More from U.S. News - Page 1046 - CBS News
... an official close to the investigation told the Associated Press. Aug 22, 2016. gettyimages-585100210.jpg. Officials Say Zika Transmission Identified In ...

CBS News  ∙  January 20, 2026


Kishtwar terror hideout: Several locals quizzed, search ops enter day 3
... declined to be named. “Obviously, recoveries clearly suggested the involvement of local contact and we are trying to trace. Such a huge quantity of ration ...

MSN  ∙  January 20, 2026


White House press secretary warned CBS to air Trump interview ...
According to a person familiar with the situation, some CBS staffers interpreted Leavitt's comments as joking rather than a serious legal threat. Leavitt ...

MSN  ∙  January 20, 2026


More from Sports News - Page 2412 - CBS News
LeBron James To Join Melo On Free-Agent Market. A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that LeBron James has decided to opt out of ...

CBS News  ∙  January 20, 2026


Vietnam's Communist Party begins congress to choose its leader ...
Lam is seeking to retain his role and possibly take on the state presidency, which has recently been held by a military leader, officials briefed on the matter ...

Reuters  ∙  January 19, 2026


Ex-Pentagon chief on CNN slams Trump admin disguising military ...
... officials briefed on the matter. The aircraft also carried its munitions inside the fuselage, rather than visibly under its wings, they said.” The Times ...

MSN  ∙  January 19, 2026


Chinese Pig Breeder Muyuan Is Said to Gauge Interest for $1.5 ...
... , has started gauging investor interest for a Hong Kong listing that may raise as much as $1.5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 19, 2026


Iranian official says verified deaths in Iran protests reaches at least ...
The official, who declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the issue, also told Reuters some of the heaviest clashes and highest number of deaths were ...

Reuters  ∙  January 19, 2026


Everstone to sell stake in India's Burger King operator Restaurant ...
Under the deal, Restaurant Brands Asia will get a new strategic investor, said the two sources, who declined to be named as the matter is confidential.

Reuters  ∙  January 19, 2026


What Vietnam's Communist Party Congress Hopes to Achieve - The ...
According to several officials and diplomats, who declined to be named as they discussed party nominations, Mr. Lam, 68, is the only nominee for both posts ...

New York Times  ∙  January 19, 2026


China set to keep rates steady for eighth month, some traders wager ...
... declined to be named, adding that February "is worth watching" for a possible policy rate move. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. An analyst at a Shanghai ...

Reuters  ∙  January 19, 2026


Powell Will Attend Supreme Court Hearing on Lisa Cook's Lawsuit ...
Cook, a governor at the central bank, according to a person familiar with Mr. Powell's plans. The stakes of the case are enormous for the independence of ...

New York Times  ∙  January 19, 2026


China's Top Trade Negotiator Slated to Meet Global CEOs in Davos ...
... according to a person familiar with according to a person familiar with the matter. The invitation-only meeting with business chiefs in ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 19, 2026


Federal Reserve Inquiry Clouds Trump's Supreme Court Bid to Oust ...
Cook, according to a person familiar with the matter. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. Central bank governors serve staggered 14-year terms “unless sooner ...

New York Times  ∙  January 19, 2026


Fed Chair Jerome Powell to attend Supreme Court arguments in ...
... according to a person familiar with Powell's plans. The Supreme Court initially allowed Cook to remain in office in October as it prepared to hear arguments ...

NBC News  ∙  January 19, 2026


UK to Overhaul Competition Regulator in Effort to Boost Growth ...
... according to a person familiar with the plans. The reforms could also abolish the CMA's panels system which allows independent experts to assess whether ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 19, 2026


Fed's Powell plans to attend Cook's Supreme Court hearing
... according to a person familiar with the situation.

MSN  ∙  January 19, 2026


Fed's Powell Plans to Attend Cook's Supreme Court Hearing ...
... Supreme Court hearing over the attempted dismissal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook by President Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 19, 2026


Macron to Decline Trump's Invitation to Join His 'Peace Board ...
President Emmanuel Macron does not plan to accept US President Donald Trump's invitation to join a proposed Board of Peace, according to a person close to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 19, 2026


UK government considering social media ban for children
... a person close to the situation. The consultation on children's use of technology will seek views from parents as well as young people. Ministers will visit ...

Financial Times  ∙  January 19, 2026


Walz was also asked about foreign agent ties during Harris vetting ...
' The point isn't that you believe any of it to be true,” said a person close to Remus. “It's that the subject needs to be on record with definitive answers ...

CNN  ∙  January 19, 2026


Macron to Seek Use of EU Trade Tool as Calls to Retaliate Grow
... according to a person close to the president who requested anonymity to comply with government rules. Trump announced a 10% tariff on goods from eight ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  January 19, 2026


Fed chief Powell to attend Supreme Court arguments on Trump bid ...
... Cook, a person familiar with the situation told CNBC on Monday. 3 Signs You May Want to Switch Financial Advisors · Ad. SmartAsset. Powell's planned ...

MSN  ∙  January 19, 2026


Fed chief Powell to attend Supreme Court arguments on Trump bid ...
... a person familiar with the situation told CNBC on Monday. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates. Trending Now. 1. Trump is going to Davos — here ...

CNBC  ∙  January 19, 2026


Exclusive: Investigators find broken joint on track at Spanish rail ...
The source, who declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the issue, said the technicians believe the faulty joint is key to identifying the ...

Reuters  ∙  January 19, 2026


ECB No. 2 Job Race Has Four Candidates Left as Two Baltics Quit ...
... declined to be identified because the deliberations are confidential. That leaves Portugal's Mario Centeno, Latvia's Martins Kazaks, Finland's Olli Rehn ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 19, 2026


China curbs 'flash boys' access to exchange data, sources say ...
An exchange official, who declined to be identified, said that regulators are moving to ensure trading conditions are fair for every investor. China is not ...

Reuters  ∙  January 19, 2026


Spain train crash latest: Major fault found as possible cause
The source, who declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the issue, said the technicians believe the faulty joint is key to identifying the ...

MSN  ∙  January 19, 2026


Top EU Banking Watchdog Shortlists Michaud, Herodotou for Chair ...
... asked to remain anonymous as the matter is private. A spokesman for the Paris-based EBA declined to comment. The EBA coordinates banking regulation in ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 19, 2026


Alibaba-backed startup Moonshot AI valuation up $500 million ...
Both asked to remain anonymous while discussing private information. Moonshot AI had not responded to a request for comment as this article went live. The ...

CNBC  ∙  January 19, 2026


New Yorkers forced to buy new trash bins — but good luck finding ...
One Brooklyn homeowner, who asked to remain anonymous because their work requires them to sometimes work with the city, noted many communities have managed ...

New York Post  ∙  January 19, 2026


USC freshman Alijah Arenas likely to debut Wednesday vs ...
Arenas is considered “probable” for Wednesday's game, a person familiar with his status but not authorized to speak publicly told The Times. Advertisement.

LA Times  ∙  January 19, 2026


EU scrambles to avert Trump Greenland tariffs, prepares retaliation ...
A source close to French President Emmanuel Macron said he was pushing for activation of the ACI. Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said that while there ...

Reuters  ∙  January 19, 2026


Elon Musk pumps $10 million into PAC for Kentucky US Senate ...
Musk recently donated $10 million to a PAC supporting Republican Senate candidate Nate Morris, according to a source close to the campaign. Morris is one of ...

USA Today  ∙  January 19, 2026


Trump's peace board faces rewrite calls after messy start
A person familiar with the matter made clear Canada would not pay the fee. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declined to endorse the board, saying only ...

MSN  ∙  January 19, 2026


Trump's Peace Board Faces Rewrite Calls After Messy Start ...
A person familiar with the matter made clear Canada would not pay the fee. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declined to endorse the board, saying only ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 19, 2026


New protest art on National Mall takes aim at Trump and Epstein ...
A Brazilian woman from Indiana, who did not want to be identified because of fear, signs the artwork on Monday. (Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post). The ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 19, 2026


Will Luke Cage return in 'Daredevil: Born Again' alongside Jessica ...
Similar to most actors who are associated with a long-running franchise, Colter did not want to be identified with a single role, however popular it was.

MSN  ∙  January 19, 2026


No phones, pre-set tablets for delegates at Vietnam's Communist ...
... no access to the mobile phone network and will have to stay in designated accommodation, two people briefed on the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  January 19, 2026


No phones, pre-set tablets for delegates at Vietnam's Communist ...
They also have no access to the mobile phone network and will have to stay in designated accommodation, two people briefed on the matter said. The moves are ...

MSN  ∙  January 19, 2026


Hamas | Latest News | New York Post
The Israeli military has drawn up plans for a new ground operation inside Gaza, the Wall Street Journal is reporting, citing people briefed on the matter.

New York Post  ∙  January 19, 2026


Nickelodeon child star's father says his 'baby' was left 'like roadkill' in ...
Another man in the neighborhood, who refused to give his name, told the publication that Kianna's boyfriend informed him of her death. He said that her ...

MSN  ∙  January 19, 2026


Justice Department weighs rollback of gun regulations - The ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss plans that have not been made public. Some of the changes are expected to ease restrictions on the private sale of ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 19, 2026


Tycoon Drahi Is Said to Near Launch of €9 Billion XpFibre Sale ...
... Patrick Drahi is preparing to launch the sale of a controlling stake in French fiber optic company XpFibre, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 19, 2026


AI Chip Startup FuriosaAI Plans $500 Million Round Before IPO ...
... funding round before an initial public offering as it gears up to challenge industry titan Nvidia Corp., according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 19, 2026


There's a 'top-secret' project beneath the White House East Wing ...
... not authorized to speak on the record. A view of the Door to the Presidential Emergency ...

CNN  ∙  January 19, 2026


Elon Musk Spends $10 Million to Help Nate Morris in Kentucky ...
The donation was described by a person briefed on the transaction, who insisted on anonymity to discuss the exchange. The money went to a group supporting ...

New York Times  ∙  January 19, 2026