Anonymous Source Tracker

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


JPMorgan names Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh co-presidents ...
... declined to be identified speaking about the bank's plans. Either manager could take over for Dimon in the short term if needed, they said. While Petno ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


Whitney Houston's hairstylist calls out Oprah Winfrey over relapse ...
A source familiar with the situation also told Page Six Houston was “not on drugs” that day and described her as “upbeat and happy.” The estate also shut ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


Fake news clip targeting Kerala PWD minister Basheer under police ...
... a person close to the minister and began an investigation. According to police, the complaint alleged that a fabricated news...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


Vrabel Russini scandal takes another turn after explosive new report
Believing she was speaking off the record with a reporter, Russini described the fallout by saying it had “a significant impact on my life, both professionally ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


Another automaker is killing its wagons to chase SUV money - MSN
The news doesn't come from someone who declined to be named. It comes straight from a high-ranking executive. Xavier Martinet, President and CEO of Hyundai ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


Middle East fuel oil exports set to hit four-month high - MSN
... sources briefed on the matter, as the country contends with a fuel crisis after Ukrainian attacks on its energy infrastructure. At least 200,000 barrels of ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


House Speaker Johnson tries patch things up between Trump and ...
... source briefed on the matter. Hours after the Trump meeting, the Senate left a day early for a two-week July 4 break without any action on the SAVE America ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


JLo has been enjoying the single life, but does she have A-listers in ...
... an anonymous source allegedly close to JLo spoke to In Touch Weekly about what's seemingly happening behind the scenes. They claimed: Expand article logo ...

MSN  ∙  June 25, 2026


VIX owner Cboe jumps into prediction markets to build on ... - CNBC
Earlier, CNBC reported that Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg has directed staff to create a prediction markets platform, citing a person familiar with the ...

CNBC  ∙  June 24, 2026


ExodusPoint to absorb most of Hong Kong hedge fund Ovata team ...
... declined to be identified. Ovata's closure ​is the latest example of smaller players being squeezed out ​amid an intensifying war for top hedge fund talent ...

Reuters  ∙  June 24, 2026


CNBC Daily Open: Tech rout, MSCI moves on Indonesia and South ...
The company received nearly $90 billion worth of orders, according to people familiar with the fundraising who asked not to be named because the details are ...

CNBC  ∙  June 24, 2026


What Is A Torque Converter & What Does It Do In An Automatic ...
Citing an anonymous source, Not a Tesla App claims that the long-wheelbase Model Y will reach the U.S. in the ... Autoblog · 'You Got My Money': Used Auto ...

Yahoo  ∙  June 24, 2026


Paramount ready to sell Universal Pictures JV for Warner deal ...
This is now ​off the table as there were no issues on that ​front, the source said. Divesting the film distribution joint venture with Universal Pictures ...

Reuters  ∙  June 24, 2026


US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever ...
... the source,” said Jeffrey Hall, assistant EPA administrator for enforcement and compliance assurance. The agreement will greatly reduce PFAS contamination ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 24, 2026


Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams' top adviser arrested in corruption ...
The investigation into Carone is believed to involve an alleged bribery scheme, the source said. CNN has reached out to federal prosecutors for comment. CNN ...

CNN  ∙  June 24, 2026


Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, 3 others charged in ...
... requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation. Maddrey's home was also searched by federal agents, the person said. The ...

CNBC  ∙  June 24, 2026


Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams arrested in federal ...
... requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation. Maddrey's home was also searched by federal agents, the person said. The ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  June 24, 2026


Israel Says It Has Trapped Hezbollah Fighters in an Underground ...
... requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. Israel says the complex has long been used to orchestrate and ...

New York Times  ∙  June 24, 2026


GOP senators flummoxed by Trump's housing bill threat - The Hill
One Republican senator who requested anonymity to comment frankly on Trump's comments about the housing bill warned “it's not a very good move.” Trump said ...

The Hill  ∙  June 24, 2026


Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams' chief of staff arrested in corruption ...
... sources briefed on the matter told CNN. It wasn't immediately known whether those targeted in the search warrants were arrested. The investigation is part ...

CNN  ∙  June 24, 2026


Anthropic's Mythos model found vulnerabilities in classified U.S. ...
The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the matter, said Anthropic had teamed up with U.S. intelligence agencies to conduct tests ...

CNBC  ∙  June 24, 2026


What Alex Bores's New York Defeat Reveals About the Fight Over ...
He wanted it to be even more fiery — and largely rewrote it himself, according to two people close to his campaign who spoke on the condition of anonymity to ...

New York Times  ∙  June 24, 2026


N.Y.P.D., F.B.I. Search Homes of Police Officials in Corruption Inquiries
All of the people familiar with the investigations spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matters. Advertisement.

New York Times  ∙  June 24, 2026


NYPD officials targeted in FBI search - NBC New York
... sources familiar with the matter. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed that the searches are part of a criminal investigation. She said the probe is ...

NBC News  ∙  June 24, 2026


US to move forward with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO ...
... sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, an important gesture to Ankara ‌ahead of a NATO summit there next month.

Reuters  ∙  June 24, 2026


Top aide to former Mayor Eric Adams arrested: sources - The Hill
Frank Carone, who served as the former chief of staff to Mayor Eric Adams, was taken into custody on Wednesday morning, sources familiar with the matter ...

The Hill  ∙  June 24, 2026


New Clues Point to Taylor Swift Wedding Event at M.S.G.
The entertainment industry executive and another person with knowledge of the matter described the anticipated festivities: On July 2, the plans call for an ...

New York Times  ∙  June 24, 2026


Telecom Italia files complaint against KKR-backed FiberCop over ...
The court ​complaint was filed under a fast-track procedure, with a first hearing on the case ​scheduled for early July, two people with knowledge of the matter ...

Reuters  ∙  June 24, 2026


China detains two Japanese nationals suspected of smuggling ...
... sources familiar with the matter. Kihara did not specify what the goods involved in the arrest were. China dominates the global market for rare earths ...

CNBC  ∙  June 24, 2026


CNBC Daily Open: Trump takes on big oil
The person familiar, who was not authorized to speak on the record about the company's plans, also confirmed to CNBC that the prediction markets app would ...

CNBC  ∙  June 24, 2026


Japan plans to better manage war chest for yen intervention, draft ...
... did not want to be identified as the report is confidential. (Reporting by Takaya Yamaguchi and Makiko Yamazaki; Editing by Jacqueline Wong). Sponsored ...

MSN  ∙  June 24, 2026


Mother's fury after her daughter is sent home from school for not ...
The mother, who did not want to be identified, said her daughter was wearing a skirt with shorts underneath and ankle socks instead of tights. She said ...

MSN  ∙  June 24, 2026


Feds push to have 3 projects in Canada's North declared ...
Officials speaking on background in advance of the announcement said referring these projects to the MPO does not mean they are being rubber stamped, only ...

MSN  ∙  June 24, 2026


Could UC Bearcats' Jerrod Calhoun be adding 2 former players ...
Sources close to the UC basketball program don't deny the possibility, but say there would be several hurdles to clear if it were to happen. However, the ...

USA Today  ∙  June 24, 2026


Ex-pro soccer player raked in $2.7M trading on secrets pilfered from ...
While the PR firm Jennings allegedly targeted was not named, sources close to the case said it is Joele Frank, one of the biggest names on Wall Street.

New York Post  ∙  June 24, 2026


Mamata Banerjee's neighbour complains to CM against 'land-grab ...
Someone close to him, who refused to be identified, said, “These cases are being heard in court. We have nothing further to add. You may speak to residents ...

MSN  ∙  June 24, 2026


Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams arrested in federal ...
... on condition of anonymity. Continue Reading. No other details were immediately available. Indictments were expected to be unsealed later Wednesday. Trending ...

CNBC  ∙  June 24, 2026


Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits as boot camp ...
However, the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details not cleared for public release, maintained that the permission to mandate the ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 24, 2026


Lakers will re-sign Austin Reaves to a 4-year, $185 million deal, AP ...
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is not yet official for Reaves, who cements his status as one of the most successful undrafted ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 24, 2026


Trump's showdown with Republican Sen. Cassidy: Inside the blow ...
Trump repeatedly told Cassidy to sit down, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe a private meeting.

Washington Post  ∙  June 24, 2026


SEC Probes Popular Private Equity Asset-Shuffling Technique
... person familiar with the matter person familiar with the matter said. The probe focuses on so-called continuation vehicles, said the person, who ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 24, 2026


Chip Startup Backed by Ex-ASML CEO Seeks to Raise €200 Million
The company has received several term sheets from potential investors, a person familiar with the matter said, asking not to be identified because the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 24, 2026


US defence secretary Pete Hegseth forces out top army officer in ...
General CD Donahue will announce his retirement on Wednesday, according to people familiar with the matter.

Financial Times  ∙  June 24, 2026


BlackRock-Backed AIP, KKR Said to Court Stack Asia Data Centers
are among possible bidders for Stack Infrastructure Inc.'s data centers in the Asia-Pacific region, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 24, 2026


Defense stocks plummet after Germany scraps warship plans - CNBC
Berlin is planning to scrap a multi-billion-euro project to build the F126 frigates, according to the Financial Times.

CNBC  ∙  June 24, 2026


Zhipu Considers Multibillion-Dollar Share Sale in Hong Kong After ...
Chinese artificial-intelligence model maker Zhipu is considering a share sale to raise several billion US dollars in Hong Kong, people familiar with the matter ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 24, 2026


Hegseth thwarted internal efforts to extend key Army general's career
... people familiar with the matter said, leading to that officer submitting retirement paperwork and preparing to step down. Gen. Christopher Donahue, head of ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 24, 2026


White House tells Republicans to expect war funding request by end ...
The request is expected to be about $80 billion, according to five people familiar with the matter who were granted anonymity to discuss sensitive negotiations.

Politico  ∙  June 24, 2026


Trump's Pick for Top I.R.S. Lawyer Works at Firm That Represents Him
Miller & Chevalier represents DJT Holdings LLC, Mr. Trump's holding company, in tax matters, according to three people familiar with the matter. Mr. Gadwood, ...

New York Times  ∙  June 24, 2026


Qualcomm in talks to provide custom chip-design services ... - Reuters
Qualcomm is in talks to provide chip-design services to China's ByteDance, four people familiar with the matter said, as the U.S. company seeks to reduce ...

Reuters  ∙  June 24, 2026