Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Trump to Drop Plans for $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
... intends to scrap a controversial $1.8 billion legal fund for victims of alleged government “weaponization,” according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


Microsoft and Google take on Anthropic and OpenAI in AI coding ...
... a person familiar with the plans who asked not to be named in order to discuss internal matters. The Information reported on the plans last week. Microsoft ...

CNBC  ∙  June 1, 2026


Patrick Drahi's indebted US cable group escalates fight with creditors
A person familiar with the negotiations said the hope was that Monday's transactions had pushed creditors towards a debt-for-equity swap at a price below ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 1, 2026


Financial adviser whose name appeared on Epstein files has left ...
Epstein was not a client of Merrill ​Lynch, the wealth management arm of Bank of America, according to a person familiar with the matter. Morris ‌could ⁠not ...

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


Iran denies reports of Pezeshkian resignation amid IRGC power ...
Source of information. Iran International citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter. Tasnim News Agency and Presidential Office officials, including ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Adcock Faces Possible Antitrust Charges in South Africa - Bloomberg
for vital dialysis machines and related drugs during the health crisis, said the people who asked not to be identified as the information isn't public. More ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


Analysts Tell OPEC+ Hormuz Disruption to Last Through Year End
They asked not to be identified as the meeting was private. More From Bloomberg. APTOPIX Iran War Strait of Hormuz. US Says Deals With Iran for Safe Hormuz ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


Hedge Fund Arrowpoint Hires 10 Trading Teams, Seeks More Capital
... asked not to be identified discussing private information. More From Bloomberg. Bank Of England As Policy Makers Set To Refrain From Stimulus Increase. Hedge ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


FS KKR plans to sell at least $400M of junk bonds for high yield - MSN
... asked not to be identified asked not to be identified because discussions are private. Proceeds may be ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Drahi's Optimum Strikes Equity Deal to Bring Creditors It Sued to Table
... asked not to be identified discussing a private matter. More From Bloomberg. APTOPIX Iran War Strait of Hormuz. US Says Deals With Iran for Safe Hormuz ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


Salesforce Anthropic Investment Is Valued at About $5B - Bloomberg
... asked not to be identified because the information is private. More From Bloomberg. APTOPIX Iran War Strait of Hormuz. US Says Deals With Iran for Safe Hormuz ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


Iran denies Pezeshkian resignation amid IRGC power claims - MSN
... an anonymous source. Backdrop of tensions: The dispute narrative emerges amid US-Iran ceasefire talks and long-standing concerns over IRGC influence in ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Iran denies president's resignation amid IRGC power claims - MSN
An anonymous source claimed the president and his government were excluded from key processes, prompting his decision. However, senior officials, including ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Baldur's Gate 2 is reportedly getting a remake, and Wizards of the ...
That's according to PC Gamer, who reports that – according to an anonymous source – original Baldur's Gate 2 lead designer Kevin Martens is working on the ...

Yahoo  ∙  June 1, 2026


New stepmother for Meghan? Thomas Markle reportedly has ... - MSN
The encounter with Rio Caneda occurred during this difficult time. As an anonymous source told the British "Daily Express", the former Hollywood lighting ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


NY residents, Nancy Guthrie search uncovers 1000-year-old remains
... a source close to the family told NBC News. Crosswords Promo January 2025. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has said they believe she was taken from her ...

USA Today  ∙  June 1, 2026


Why Bill Gates has creepy mannequin of himself, as it's revealed he ...
... a person close to the matter told the outlet. 'While it didn't work out this year, we've already extended an invitation for Bill to attend the CEO Summit ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


General Mills to sell its China Haagen-Dazs ice-cream shops as ...
... declined to be identified. Ningji Lemon Tea, a chain founded by Amanda Wang in 2020, has expanded quickly across China and ​Southeast Asia, and now has more ...

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


Short on growth ideas, Putin hosts fifth wartime 'Russian Davos'
But a senior Russian banker, who also declined to be identified, told Reuters that Putin had already lost a good opportunity last year to strike a deal ...

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it's a different story
An Arab fashion designer who has lived in Dubai for nearly 20 years, and who asked to remain anonymous, said the scale of discounts now being offered across ...

CNN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Brazil to target betting, tobacco sectors in new anti-organized crime ...
... asked not to be named because the discussions are not public. "These ​operations could take place at any ​moment," the ⁠person said, noting it was still not ...

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


5 People Leave Hantavirus Quarantine in Omaha
He asked not to be named for fear of public harassment, noting that some passengers had already been targeted online. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. He ...

New York Times  ∙  June 1, 2026


Footscray's most vulnerable were promised a 'forever' home. Now ...
Another former resident, who asked not to be named to protect their privacy, said many of the men in Foley House were “not going to make it on their own” in the ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Citadel Securities Seeks to Extend and Upsize $4 Billion Loan
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. More From Bloomberg. APTOPIX Iran War Strait of Hormuz. US Says Deals With Iran for Safe Hormuz Transit Are ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


CoreWeave-Tied Data Center's Junk Bond Sale Seeks $850 Million
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. CoreWeave also has two renewal options of seven years each, exercisable only with respect to the entire ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


Why Browns traded Myles Garrett after once being adamantly ... - MSN
... a person familiar with the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Why Browns traded Myles Garrett after once being ... - USA Today
... a person familiar with the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss ...

USA Today  ∙  June 1, 2026


Teen allegedly injures 3 horses with 'sharp object' at equestrian ...
"To see [my horse] Detail who is my entire world and my best friend, in so much pain, helpless and injured," said the owner, who did not want to be named.

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Black smoke seen coming from the Seaside Pub in Seaside Ave on ...
“We got everyone out of the building and called the fire brigade. It was over really quickly.” A jogger, who did not want to be named, told KentOnline how she ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Barrick Mining weighs London listing as it negotiates Africa business ...
... a potential all-share transaction with UK-listed Endeavour Mining seen as one option under consideration, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


India's SP Group to complete dual tranche debt sale by mid-June ...
... large fundraising plan by mid-June, ahead of a month-end deadline to refinance nearly $2.5 billion in debt, two sources familiar with the matter said on Monday.

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


CVC, Cinven among bidders for Italian dessert ingredients maker ...
Private equity funds CVC and Cinven are among initial bidders ​for Italian dessert ingredients maker IRCA, two sources ‌familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


Barrick Mining weighs London listing as it negotiates Africa business ...
... sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Discussions are at an early stage and no decision has been made, the sources said, adding there is no ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  June 1, 2026


New Mountain to buy Asset Living in $2 billion-plus deal, sources say
... Mountain Capital has agreed to buy ​residential property management firm Asset Living for over $2 billion, ​according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley accuses Bari Weiss of ...
“She's murdering 60 Minutes,” Pelley said, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. “She does not love this place. She was brought in to kill ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 1, 2026


Memphis basketball to schedule new NCAA-maximum 32 games ...
The source requested anonymity because an official announcement has not been made. That number represents a one-game increase over the previous maximum ...

USA Today  ∙  June 1, 2026


Emmys 2026: Nominations could give Peacock, Paramount+ a boost
“These awards, the Emmys in particular, are being voted on by literal peer groups,” says an executive in the awards space who requested anonymity to speak ...

LA Times  ∙  June 1, 2026


Inside San Francisco's off-leash dog culture war - Axios
State of play: The SF Dogtracker site is linked on laminated signs that its creator, who goes by the alias Sean Layne, has hung near parks across the city.

Axios  ∙  June 1, 2026


Tehran pauses peace talks with U.S. over Israeli attacks in Lebanon ...
The sources, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, said the Israeli actions in Lebanon amount to a violation of the ceasefire. U.S. ...

MS NOW  ∙  June 1, 2026


Iran eyes limited US deal to relieve economic strain and buy time
... sources close to decision-makers said. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the Iran war ...

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


President Said to Be Backing Off Plans for $1.8 Billion Fund After ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. Mr. Trump has not abandoned his immunity from audits, which also emerged as part of a deal ...

New York Times  ∙  June 1, 2026


Jeremy Fears return gives Tom Izzo and Michigan State final ...
“I think he's close,” the scout told the Free Press on the condition of anonymity, before Fears' announcement. “If he can show that he's gotten better at ...

USA Today  ∙  June 1, 2026


Scott Pelley confronts new '60 Minutes' boss in fiery meeting
This account of the meeting comes from two staffers who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation, as well as an audio recording obtained ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 1, 2026


Pentagon bans journalists from press office, designating it a ...
The change in security status, which took effect in recent weeks, was confirmed by four people familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 1, 2026


Israel says it is holding off on striking Beirut after U.S. request
... on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief the press. But Israel appeared to be holding off Tuesday on what Prime Minister ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 1, 2026


US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can ...
... on condition of anonymity. The move is part of the Trump administration's effort to crack down on issuing both immigrant and non-immigrant visas as part of ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 1, 2026


Trump Backs Off Plan for $1.8 Billion Fund That Drew Political ...
The people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe the president's thinking, said he had been leaning for days toward scrapping the fund, which ...

New York Times  ∙  June 1, 2026


Holcim to get EU nod for 1.85 billion euro Xella acquisition after offer ...
... ‌systems maker Xella after offering to divest a Romanian business to address competition concerns, people with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


India, US near trade pact as tariff terms hinge on Section 301 relief ...
... the source said. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The official said India expected preferential tariff rates compared with developing countries ​in South ...

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


Federal AI plan includes new investment fund to boost domestic ...
The new Canadian Tech Growth Fund will take equity stakes in companies to support their growth, the source said. The Globe and Mail is not identifying the ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  June 1, 2026