Anonymous Source Tracker

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


All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract ...
The people spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday night on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. The contract includes a ...

CBS News  ∙  January 9, 2026


Glencore's trading arm part of the appeal for Rio Tinto in merger ...
Analysts and investors say Rio is focused on getting access to Glencore's copper resources. But the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they ...

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


MLB suspends free agent OF Max Kepler 80 games for failed PED ...
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because that detail was not announced. Kepler, who turns 33 next month, is an 11-year major league veteran who ...

CBS News  ∙  January 9, 2026


Sustainable Switch: Trump, Greenland and critical minerals | Reuters
One is the outright U.S. purchase of Greenland or forming a Compact of Free Association with the territory, a U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, ...

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


EquipmentShare, Motive to Weigh Marketing IPOs Next Week ...
The listing could raise about $1 billion, person familiar with the matter said. Motive, which counts Alphabet Inc.'s Google Ventures and Kleiner Perkins ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 9, 2026


Trump cancels second Venezuela attack; fifth tanker seized
... person familiar with the matter. Expand article logo Continue reading. Meanwhile, the US continues to have its military in position for further action in the ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Trump: Oil companies will spend $100 billion in Venezuela
The White House called the meeting, an industry source told CNBC. It was not scheduled at the request of the oil companies, the source said. Venezuela has the ...

CNBC  ∙  January 9, 2026


Trump dials Collins with 'profanity-laced rant' over Venezuela war ...
“He was very mad about the vote,” the source said. “Very mad. Very hot.” A Collins spokesperson confirmed the call took place but declined further comment ...

The Hill  ∙  January 9, 2026


Somali businesses in Minnesota report surge in threats after viral ...
“This kind of harassment goes way beyond just business disruption,” the source said. “It affects people on a personal level, especially in a place that has ...

Star Tribune  ∙  January 9, 2026


Banks eye Venezuela investment, JPMorgan seen with advantage ...
Currently, the bank trades Venezuelan sovereign bonds that are not under sanctions with offshore counterparties, the source said. Separately, an industry ...

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


Exclusive: Pakistan nears $1.5 billion deal to supply weapons, jets ...
... sources with knowledge of the matter, who all sought anonymity. It was a "done deal", said Aamir Masood, a retired Pakistani air marshal who continues to be ...

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


Brooks Koepka applies for PGA reinstatement: Report
Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka has reportedly applied for reinstatement of his PGA Tour membership, sources with knowledge of the situation ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Dolphins 'working to hire' next GM: Report
... sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport on Friday (January 9). 6 Strategies to Potentially Reduce ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Valter Walker set to face 23-time octagon veteran at UFC Seattle
MMA Fighting confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Walker (15-1) is set to fight Marcin Tybura (27-10) in a heavyweight bout on March 28 at ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Israeli military says it is attacking Hezbollah targets in several areas ...
... sources with knowledge of the matter. United Statescategory · Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder and rhythm guitarist, dead at 78. 5 hours ago. The 67th Annual ...

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


Expanded Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey Alliance Could Reshape ...
Turkey is seeking to join the defense alliance between Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan, according to people familiar with the matter, paving the way ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 9, 2026


Christopher Raia to Be FBI Deputy Director After Bongino's ...
Raia is expected to start as early as next week, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a decision ...

New York Times  ∙  January 9, 2026


EU Nations Back Mercosur Trade Deal Despite French Opposition ...
... on the condition of anonymity. Passage just required a qualified majority of member states. The decision means that European Commission President Ursula von ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 9, 2026


Trump's oil strategy for Venezuela leaves Citgo auction in limbo ...
... fate of the crown jewel of the country's foreign assets, U.S. refining company Citgo Petroleum, sources close to the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


Venezuela live updates: State Department warns US citizens to ...
... sources familiar with the plan told ABC News. The president announced last night that Venezuela will turn over 30 to 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil ...

ABC News  ∙  January 9, 2026


I Squared Drops Bid for Ströer's Billboard Business, Sources Say ...
... led by I Squared Capital has dropped its pursuit of German media group Ströer SE & Co.'s core advertising business, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 9, 2026


John Thune and Donald Trump had a 'spirited' conversation over ...
... with knowledge of the matter who were granted anonymity to discuss closed-door talks. Boozman is currently still planning to mark up landmark crypto market ...

Politico  ∙  January 9, 2026


Wall Street jostles to advise on Rio-Glencore, eyes $100 million ...
... with knowledge of the matter. The Week in Breakingviews newsletter offers insights and ideas from Reuters' global financial commentary team. Sign up here. A ...

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


Argentina has repaid US for currency swap deal | Reuters
A source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters the agreement remained in force under the agreed terms. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The agreement ...

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


Adams Street Leads Private Debt Deal for Military Gear Business ...
The multi-currency facility ranged between $300 million and $400 million, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 9, 2026


US weighs $10K-$100K payouts to Greenland residents amid ...
The sources requested anonymity because the talks are internal. The proposal offers one explanation of how the US could attempt to effectively “buy ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Ambani's Reliance Jio considers 2.5% public offering in 2026 India ...
Reliance would like to list only 2.5% of Jio's shares given the large size of the company, the sources said, even though a proposal from India's market ...

Reuters  ∙  January 9, 2026


ICE officer in Minneapolis shooting was dragged by a driver months ...
A person with direct knowledge of the Bloomington incident identified Ross to The Post as the same officer seen in photos and videos as having shot Good in ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


WNBA CBA deadline passes again, league enters period of status quo
In the latest offer, the WNBA proposed a system where players would receive in excess of 70% of net revenue, a person with direct knowledge of the situation ...

USA Today  ∙  January 9, 2026


Viking Global's longtime head of trading is stepping down from the ...
Last year was an example of this: Viking returned less than 9% on the year in its flagship fund, a person close to the manager said, less than the S&P 500 index ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Trump threatened GOP senators who voted for War Powers ...
Collins, who is up for re-election this year, has not formally announced her political plans, but a person close to her told NBC News that Trump's rhetoric ...

NBC News  ∙  January 9, 2026


Wife of Minnesota woman killed in ICE shooting: 'We had whistles ...
Her ex-husband, who asked not to be named out of concern for the safety of the two now-teenage children he had with Renee Good while they were married, told ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 9, 2026


Fire starts at Philly home less than 24 hours after a deadly fire next ...
... did not want to be identified, told NBC10. “And it was something man. Like holy cow.” Mortgage Rates Fall Off a Cliff to a 3-Year Low. Finally Time to Refi ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Dramatic downsizing of the Saks global store fleet seen in a ...
"The plan will reduce the number of unproductive Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Saks Off 5th stores," said one source, who requested anonymity.

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Manappuram Finance shares tumble 10% on report of RBI ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. Meanwhile, the exchanges have sought clarification from Manappuram Finance with respect to the news item, and ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Iran official says 2,000 people have been killed in unrest
The official, who declined to be named, did not give a breakdown of who had been killed. The unrest, sparked by dire economic conditions, has posed the ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


White House staffers referred MTG to Secret Service, believing she ...
A source familiar with the situation further reiterated to the Daily Caller that Benjamin appreciated Greene's stance on not sending weapons to Israel, but ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Alex Bregman contract details: All-Star strikes big deal with Cubs
10, according to a person with direct knowledge of the agreement. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because the deal has not ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Merck in talks to buy biotech Revolution in up to $32 billion deal - MSN
... a person familiar with the matter. Revolution shares jumped nearly 16 percent in extended trading following the report. Merck has been pursuing an ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Fitness tracking app Strava confidentially files for IPO - MSN
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. The San Francisco-based company's offering could come as soon as this spring, the report said. IPOs are expected ...

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


Why Kevin Hassett Is Winning the Fed Chair Race Before It Has Ended
Trump as recently as last week has been speaking with allies about who should be the next Fed chair, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter.

MSN  ∙  January 9, 2026


China's Top Oil Firms Turn to Beijing for Guidance on Venezuela ...
They asked not to be identified as the discussions are private. The companies, closely monitoring developments even before the US seized President Nicolas ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 8, 2026


Trump Spoke With Colombia President Petro by Phone Amid Dispute
... asked not to be identified since the talks were private. Blu Radio reported that the call lasted approximately 45 minutes. During a speech in Bogota's Plaza ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 8, 2026


Trump Officials Rush to Strike Business Deals for His Greenland ...
... asked not to be identified speaking about matters that aren't public. But his sudden flurry of public comments about taking Greenland in the days following ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 8, 2026


India Regulator SEBI Alleges BofA Workers Shared Private Information
... asked not to be identified citing private information. Bank of America is preparing a response to the allegations, the person said. A representative for the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 8, 2026


Woman killed by ICE agent in Minneapolis was a mother of 3, poet ...
Her ex-husband, who asked not to be named out of concern for the safety of their children, said Macklin Good had just dropped off her 6-year-old son at ...

Newsday  ∙  January 8, 2026


Ex-girlfriend of Chiefs' Rashee Rice makes domestic abuse ...
Rice has not publicly commented, however a person close to the NFLer attempted to paint Jones as a disgruntled former girlfriend to WFAA, telling the outlet ...

New York Post  ∙  January 8, 2026


Police may have stopped mass shooting at Clarksville Catholic ...
... requested anonymity out of fear for their family's safety. Expand article logo Continue reading. Related video: Court docs detail how cops thwarted Indiana ...

MSN  ∙  January 8, 2026


India's Torrent Pharma lines up mega $1.4 billion acquisition ...
The bankers requested anonymity as they are not authorised to speak to media. The bond issue has been rated AA+ by India Ratings and Research, which said ...

Reuters  ∙  January 8, 2026


Crime reporter killed in Mexico's Veracruz state - The Washington Post
Another local reporter at the scene, who requested anonymity for safety, said Castro was shot at a restaurant in the city. State and local police, as well ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 8, 2026