Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Hutchison, Jardine in talks to merge supermarket business in Hong ...
... with knowledge of the matter. The talks between Hutchison and Jardine Matheson's retail unit DFI Retail have been going on for a while, said the people, who ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


American Pie star Shannon Elizabeth launches content platform - MSN
The move comes just days after Shannon Elizabeth reportedly filed for divorce from her husband Simon Borchert, as "Page Six" reports citing an anonymous source.

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


The tax-focused hedge fund craze taking over Wall Street
... a person familiar with the matter. A person with long dark hair and a beige coat walks past the Wall Street subway The surge of new investments has raised ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 16, 2026


COO and HR head leave baseball players' union as shakeup ...
The departures of James and O'Neill, first reported by ESPN, were confirmed by a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  April 16, 2026


Marco Rubio and Lebanese President Discuss Cease-Fire Efforts
... on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive diplomacy. What you should know about anonymous sources. The Times makes a careful decision any time it ...

New York Times  ∙  April 16, 2026


The informant earned millions working for the DEA. He paid no taxes.
... on condition of anonymity. Zapata, 48, was extradited to the U.S. last year from his native Colombia, where he had worked closely with José Irizarry, a ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 16, 2026


U.S. Completes Handover of Military Bases in Syria
... on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military operations. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. The U.S. Central Command statement said “U.S. forces ...

New York Times  ∙  April 16, 2026


Trump expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after ...
Trump offered Hamilton the job Wednesday, according to the person, who was not authorized to discuss it publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. The ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 16, 2026


European stocks end near flat as UK GDP jumps and Iran ... - CNBC
"There is continued engagement between the U.S. and Iran to reach a deal," added the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the ...

CNBC  ∙  April 16, 2026


A complex set of negotiations to end Israel's overlapping wars - NPR
A person briefed on the matter not authorized to speak publicly said until Israel sees progress on Hezbollah disarmament, it has no intention of withdrawing ...

NPR  ∙  April 16, 2026


Trump says next round of US-Iran talks could happen over weekend
A person briefed on the matter said Trump was putting pressure on Netanyahu to “quieten things down in Lebanon”. An Israeli official said a ceasefire was ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 16, 2026


Trump to Pick Ousted FEMA Head to Lead Agency Again
... people briefed on the matter. Mr. Hamilton, who has limited disaster management experience, is a former Navy SEAL who worked for a defense contractor and ...

New York Times  ∙  April 16, 2026


Missile reset during ceasefire: Satellite images show Iran clearing ...
Despite this, US officials briefed on the matter told The New York Times that Iran retains the ability to launch attacks using its remaining arsenal. While ...

MSN  ∙  April 16, 2026


Iran uses ceasefire to dig out bombed underground missile bases
... officials briefed on the matter told The New York Times. While the agencies made no mention of how many missile launchers were left, officials said a CNN ...

The Australian  ∙  April 16, 2026


Malaysia plans to use tycoon Amin's new migrant worker system
Three officials briefed on the matter said middlemen might continue to play a role in the countries Malaysia recruits from because it is difficult for ...

MSN  ∙  April 16, 2026


Penny Hardaway, Memphis hire Missouri assistant Steve Wright, per ...
The sources requested anonymity since no official announcement has been made. Wright joins the Tigers after spending last season as an assistant at Missouri ...

USA Today  ∙  April 16, 2026


Romania's Top Coalition Party to Push for Prime Minister to Quit
... requested anonymity. They said the party wants to maintain the governing alliance but with another premier. More From Bloomberg. European Political Community ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 16, 2026


Turkey to Host Talks About Middle East Security Cooperation
... requested anonymity to discuss private deliberations. It would be the third such meeting in the past month, after previous discussions on the topic in ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 16, 2026


Brazil arrests former BRB head in Banco Master probe, sources say
The sources requested anonymity as the investigation is being conducted under ​confidentiality. In a statement that did ​not name suspects, federal police ...

Reuters  ∙  April 16, 2026


Republicans discuss boosting existing spy powers guardrails as ...
A source, speaking on background to discuss sensitive negotiations, cautioned that nothing was finalized, but described a potential package as an offramp ...

The Hill  ∙  April 16, 2026


Cuba Warns US Attack 'Possible' as Pentagon Stays Mum on ...
A White House official, speaking on background, dismissed Cuba's leadership and suggested the government is weakening. Advertisement. Advertisement. “Cuba is ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 16, 2026


Live updates: Congress grills Kennedy, Vought, Driscoll - The Hill
The source, speaking on background to discuss sensitive negotiations, cautioned that nothing was finalized, but described a potential package as an off ramp ...

The Hill  ∙  April 16, 2026


EQT restarts sale of contact lens maker Ginko in at least $1 ... - Reuters
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter said. EQT agreed to sell the business last year to ​U.S.-based buyout firm Advent ...

Reuters  ∙  April 16, 2026


China to retain ultra-long special bond tenors this year, sources say
... long special treasury bond issuance to 20-, 30- and 50-year maturities, the same as ​last year, people with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.

Reuters  ∙  April 16, 2026


CoreWeave Taps US Junk-Debt Market Again With AI Bond ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. More stories like this are available on ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 16, 2026


U.S. defence company looking to raise up to $100-million to build ...
... sources with knowledge of the discussions. LeafStar, a Virginia-based private equity company operating in the defence sector, already operates a small-arms ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  April 16, 2026


Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, wife dead in apparent murder ...
Fairfax's son called 911 just after midnight from the home, according to two sources with knowledge of the investigation. The caller said he thought his ...

CBS News  ∙  April 16, 2026


Exclusive: FBI under Trump ramps up probe of ex-CIA chief Brennan ...
... sources with knowledge of the probe. The intelligence assessment, issued in January 2017 days before Trump's first inauguration, ​concluded that Russian ...

Reuters  ∙  April 16, 2026


Why Gen Zers are trashing smartphones for old-school, retro tech
At a deli in Manhattan, a 27-year-old store clerk, who declined to give his name, proudly showed The Post a 1950s Royal Aristocrat typewriter he acquired ...

New York Post  ∙  April 16, 2026


Justice Dept. Appealing Surveillance Court Ruling Amid ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter. That part of the ruling means agencies must stop using the filtering systems or re-engineer ...

New York Times  ∙  April 16, 2026


LIV Golf's future in question as Saudi Arabian backers consider ...
Those sources, speaking to The Athletic on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, said that members of the ...

New York Times  ∙  April 16, 2026


Former FEMA leader likely to return after being ousted for going ...
... on the condition of anonymity because they could not publicly discuss the matter. Hamilton's potential return reflects the direction that Noem's successor ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 16, 2026


IndiGo takes equity stake in air-taxi startup Sarla Aviation, backs ...
IndiGo didn't lose appetite for the space,” said one of the persons, who did not wish to be identified. Other eVTOL companies with a major airline as a ...

MSN  ∙  April 16, 2026


South Korea, Vietnam leaders to meet in Hanoi next week ... - Reuters
Vietnam's president To Lam is set to meet his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung in Hanoi next week, five people familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  April 16, 2026


DTEK Oil & Gas Seeks to Tap US-Ukraine Reconstruction Fund
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The company, owned by Ukraine's richest man Rinat Akhmetov, is in discussions with ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 16, 2026


KKR and Apollo Among Potential Suitors for Portugal's Logoplaste
... firms KKR & Co. and Apollo Global Management are considering bids for Portuguese packaging maker Logoplaste, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 16, 2026


Two Goldman Sachs Investment Bankers to Depart, Adding to String ...
... , adding to a string of recent exits that underscore the challenges facing the US lender in the region, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 16, 2026


India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights ...
... sources familiar with the matter sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. India last ‌year received an allocation of 9,000 square ...

Reuters  ∙  April 16, 2026


US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to ...
... contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed as the Iran war ‌continues to draw on weapons stocks, five sources familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  April 16, 2026


Kennedy touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to ...
Two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters the White House recently urged health officials to redirect policy discussions toward more popular topics ...

Reuters  ∙  April 16, 2026


European Buyers Eye Canadian LNG to Diversify Supply
... sources familiar with the matter. European energy buyers are already big clients of U.S. LNG producers, but long-term diversification would require ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 16, 2026


White House reportedly eyeing former deputy surgeon general to ...
... The Washington Post reported, citing three sources familiar with the matter. The move, which is not finalized, is subject to approval from Preside...

MSN  ∙  April 16, 2026


Japan sees private credit as a policy pillar despite overseas market ...
... sources familiar with the matter said. Such moves are "one positive development," Haba said. ($1 = ​158.8800 yen). Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki and Takahiko ...

Reuters  ∙  April 16, 2026


LIV Golf 2026 season to continue with Saudi funding - Golfweek
Sources close to LIV Golf state its 2026 season will proceed with full funding from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. · LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil dismissed ...

USA Today  ∙  April 16, 2026


Brazil police arrest former head of lender BRB, sources say
... sources ‌close to the investigation told Reuters. In a statement that did not name suspects, federal police said they ​carried out a new phase of Operation ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 16, 2026


LIV Golf vows 2026 season as PIF exit looms - MSN
While sources close to LIV insist funding for the current schedule is secure, conflicting media accounts highlight uncertainty over the league's long-term ...

MSN  ∙  April 16, 2026


Real Madrid's Champions League exit will bring big change at the ...
Perez highly appreciates Zinedine Zidane, who led Real Madrid to three consecutive Champions League titles between 2016-2018. However, sources close to the ...

New York Times  ∙  April 16, 2026


Ruben Amorim still to break silence after leaving club - BBC Sport
The former Sporting boss did not post a message on social media following his dismissal and sources close to the 41-year-old say he has no plans to speak to ...

BBC  ∙  April 16, 2026


LIV Golf to continue 'as planned' amid PIF funding rumours - BBC
Sources close to LIV insist that revenues and attendances have grown over the past year, and its commercial partnership income is encouraging. But it is ...

BBC  ∙  April 16, 2026


Donald Trump planning Cuba invasion following chilling warning ...
According to USA Today, two anonymous sources close to the discussions confirmed the plans for a potential military operation. The report follows Trump's ...

The Australian  ∙  April 16, 2026