Anonymous Source Tracker

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


HHS Secretary Kennedy denies White House pressure on vaccines
Sources familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal last month that Trump aides were reining in Kennedy in response to polls showing his vaccine ...

The Hill  ∙  April 21, 2026


Tech Layoffs Are Surpassing 2025 Levels. The Real Reason ... - MSN
The report, citing sources familiar with the matter, said that Meta plans to lay off about 10% of its global workforce, or close to 8,000 employees, in that ...

MSN  ∙  April 21, 2026


Rs 10000 crore investment in Brazil offshore project - MSN
... in Brazil, according to sources familiar with the matter, Zee Business reported. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Pillow Trick" · Ad. Derila.

MSN  ∙  April 21, 2026


Trump extends U.S. ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request - NPR
... not authorized to speak on the record. According to Iran's semiofficial news outlet Tasnim, Iran later notified Pakistan it would not be sending a ...

NPR  ∙  April 21, 2026


Mike Davis hired as MVSU men's basketball coach, per source
The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made. Davis — perhaps best known as the successor at Indiana to ...

USA Today  ∙  April 21, 2026


2 CIA officers killed in Mexico vehicle crash after counterdrug ...
The CIA's involvement was confirmed Tuesday by a U.S. official and two people with knowledge of the crash who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 21, 2026


Gunman who fired on tourists at Mexican pyramid carried materials ...
... on the condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to address the media. Seven people were wounded by gunshots at the archaeological site ...

Newsday  ∙  April 21, 2026


Columbus gets the NWSL's 18th team to start play in 2028
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose the financial details. The Columbus NWSL team will join the ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 21, 2026


Gunman opens fire at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids, 1 tourist dead
One witness, who requested anonymity, told Reuters that a young boy was shot in the leg. Local prosecutors said in a post on X that the gunman was Julio ...

USA Today  ∙  April 21, 2026


Who wants to be an American diplomat? - The Washington Post
“My students are extremely wary of [the State Department],” said one university professor in the Washington, D.C., area, who requested anonymity to discuss ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 21, 2026


Colorado's marijuana industry faces prolonged slump, even ... - MSN
Danielle, a festivalgoer who declined to provide her last name, pointed to a marijuana leaf tattoo she said she got with her husband. "It's legal, and it's ...

MSN  ∙  April 21, 2026


DOJ investigating meatpacking companies after Trump price ...
Bloomberg reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter, that DOJ lawyers are investigating Cargill, JBS, National Beef and Tyson Foods. Cargill and ...

The Hill  ∙  April 21, 2026


Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until 'discussion ...
... people briefed on the matter. A first round of talks in Islamabad 10 days ago ended with no sign of agreement on the future of the strait of Hormuz, the key ...

The Guardian  ∙  April 21, 2026


U.S. Abruptly Rescinds Subpoenas in John Brennan Inquiry
... people familiar with the matter. The withdrawal on Monday night of the subpoenas, which the Justice Department had issued over the weekend, was a shaky ...

New York Times  ∙  April 21, 2026


Mexico furious at US after CIA agents plunge to death off 600ft cliff
Sources briefed on the matter confirmed to CNN that the embassy officials were CIA agents. The Washington Post first reported that the embassy officials ...

MSN  ∙  April 21, 2026


UFC books Fatima Kline vs. Amanda Ribas - MSN
They asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. While no location is official, Oklahoma City is currently ...

MSN  ∙  April 21, 2026


Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by ...
The security sources, who declined to be identified, said their initial assessments were the vessel was likely to be carrying dual-use items after a voyage from ...

MSN  ∙  April 21, 2026


Global market today: Asian stocks gain, oil dips on hopes of Iran talks
Iran is also preparing to send a delegation to the next round of talks, according to people familiar with the plans who declined to be identified. Side ...

MSN  ∙  April 21, 2026


Sebi-appointed panel recommends NSE pay $193 million to settle ...
Both sources declined to be named as they are not authorised to speak to media. SEBI did not respond to a request for comment while an NSE spokesperson ...

MSN  ∙  April 21, 2026


US officials killed in Mexico car crash following drug raid worked for ...
... people briefed on the matter confirmed to CNN.

MSN  ∙  April 21, 2026


Police recover four-year-old kidnapped child - MSN
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter told Reute... This Simple Trick Helps You Stop Snoring and Sleep Better Than Ever. SnoreRX. This Simple Trick ...

MSN  ∙  April 21, 2026


Vance's Pakistan trip postponed indefinitely as Iran boycotts peace ...
... sources with knowledge of the situation. The latest: Iran's IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran's negotiating team has informed the U.S. ...

MSN  ∙  April 21, 2026


Wall Street brings sophisticated quant trading to the masses - MSN
The bank has seen QIS revenue rise 30% so far this year from the same period in 2025, according to people close to the matter. That is an acceleration from ...

MSN  ∙  April 21, 2026


Miranda Devine: NYC has once-in-a-lifetime chance to create a new ...
But one proponent of the grand plan, who asked not to be named, said that Dolan would be getting a brand new arena for free, which would bring him as much ...

New York Post  ∙  April 20, 2026


AirAsia Tests Market With Deutsche-Led $230 Million Private Debt
The 18-month transaction takes the form of a revenue bond backed by ticket sales of several AirAsia routes, said the people, who asked not to be named ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 20, 2026


New technology is increasing the speed and depth of cyber attacks
... according to a person familiar with their thinking. The changes have also seen some turn to former hackers in order to get inside the heads of those ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 20, 2026


Balyasny hires Glencore's head of LPG Hendey in commodities ...
... from commodities trader ​and miner Glencore , where he led liquefied petroleum ‌gas trading, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  April 20, 2026


The Next Silverado and Sierra Are Almost Here—With Major ...
A report from GM Authority claims that, citing sources familiar with the matter, the two new full-size pickup trucks are expected to enter production in ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 20, 2026


Marvell shares gain on report of deal talks with Google to develop ...
... people with direct knowledge of the discussions. Get a daily digest of breaking business news straight to your inbox with the Reuters Business newsletter ...

Reuters  ∙  April 20, 2026


IRS Announces Rewards for Tax Fraud Whistleblowers - Newsweek
... people with direct knowledge of wrongdoing to come forward, according to an IRS statement. People walk past the headquarters of the Internal Revenue Service ...

Newsweek  ∙  April 20, 2026


Board of Italy's Terna to meet on CEO severance pay, source says
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the issue is private, said Di Foggia's contract did not include a clause preventing her from ...

Reuters  ∙  April 20, 2026


Trump threatens Iran before ceasefire deadline, possible peace talks
A U.S. delegation "plans to travel to Islamabad soon," a source familiar with the matter told CNBC on Monday morning on condition of anonymity to discuss the ...

CNBC  ∙  April 20, 2026


Pakistan prepares for upcoming peace talks despite US seizure of ...
The U.S. official, who was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter and spoke on condition of anonymity, said the talks between the Israeli and ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 20, 2026


Exclusive: BOJ is likely to hold off raising rates in April, sources say
The Bank of Japan is likely to hold off raising ​interest rates next week, five sources familiar with its thinking said, as fading prospects of a near-term ...

Reuters  ∙  April 20, 2026


BOJ is likely to hold off raising rates in April, sources say | Reuters
The Bank of Japan is likely to hold ​off raising interest rates next week, said five sources familiar ‌with its thinking, as fading prospects of a near-term ...

Reuters  ∙  April 20, 2026


Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from ...
... insisted on anonymity because of ongoing litigation. Being taxed “would just add more pain and suffering for us, really,” he said. Most read Business. Julie ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 20, 2026


Ex-Foreign Office head to accuse Number 10 of pressuring him over ...
Robbins is not expected to go into full details of what they were, but people briefed on the matter have said the mitigations related to Mandelson's ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 20, 2026


Teachers at prestigious Melbourne girls' school launch action over ...
One teacher, who did not want to be named because they were not authorised to speak publicly, told The Age that teachers were pushing for a pay rise that ...

MSN  ∙  April 20, 2026


DMK candidate from Mettupalayam constituency makes personal ...
She asked people to think of the letter as equivalent of her personal visit and requested their votes," said a functionary who did not want to be named.

MSN  ∙  April 20, 2026


Peace talks in doubt as U.S. seizes Iranian ship - NPR
... not authorized to speak on the record. Trump has brushed off Iran's comments that it won't come to the table in Pakistan. "We're supposed to have the talks ...

NPR  ∙  April 20, 2026


Anxiety mounts in London's Jewish community after attacks | CNN
One man, a Jewish father of three in his 40s who did not want to be identified but whose children attend a Jewish primary school in north London, told CNN ...

CNN  ∙  April 20, 2026


Mamdani curse? Mets lose 10 straight after NYC mayor's Mr., Mrs ...
“It might be Mamdani,” said the worker, who did not want to be identified. “I think it might have been him, truthfully. My friend works at Citi Field, and ...

New York Post  ∙  April 20, 2026


Tiger Woods determined to return after rehab progress - MSN
Tiger Woods is making encouraging progress in a 90-day rehab program in Switzerland following his March DUI arrest, according to sources close to him.

MSN  ∙  April 20, 2026


Daily Mail's 'aggressive' reporting on Prince Harry and Meghan ...
Sources close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex also alleged the Daily Mail followed the advance security team from the airport and reported on their ...

The Guardian  ∙  April 20, 2026


Allu Arjun's father denies Mumbai relocation rumours - MSN
Allu Arjun's father, Allu Aravind, and sources close to the actor have denied speculation that the star plans to relocate from Hyderabad to Mumbai.

MSN  ∙  April 20, 2026


Caterpillar acquires Californian self-driving tractor startup
Caterpillar Inc. has acquired self-driving electric tractor startup Monarch Tractor, according to people familiar with the matter.

LA Times  ∙  April 20, 2026


Witnesses subpoenaed to testify before DC grand jury in John ...
... people familiar with the matter said Monday. The subpoenas were issued in recent days and represent an effort by the Justice Department to press forward ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 20, 2026


Labor Secretary Steps Down Amid Internal Investigation
Young women in the executive office were also instructed to “pay attention” to the secretary's husband and father, people familiar with the matter said.

New York Times  ∙  April 20, 2026


Sunshine Silver Weighs $400 Million IPO to Fund Reopening of ...
Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Corp. is pursuing an initial public offering to help reopen an Idaho mine, according to people familiar with the matter, ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 20, 2026


EQB Inc. Sells C$200M of Limited Recourse Capital Notes
... ($146 million) of additional tier one securities on Monday, according to people with knowledge of the matter and confirming an earlier Bloomberg report.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 20, 2026