Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Three months into the war, Iran's economy struggles to endure - NPR
BOUSCAREN: One young woman, who asked not to be identified, says she lost her job due to the internet shutdown. Her brother started driving a taxi, and her ...

NPR  ∙  June 8, 2026


LOVERRO: No World Cup for Washington is blessing in disguise
They knew FedEx Field was a lost cause before FIFA officials ever got a look at it, said the board member, who asked not to be identified. “But what were we ...

Washington Times  ∙  June 8, 2026


Vance adds a chicken coop to the vice president's residence, along ...
The coop was built without taxpayer money, according to a person familiar with the project who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to discuss it ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 8, 2026


Vance adds a chicken coop to the vice president's residence, along ...
The coop was built without taxpayer money, according to a person familiar with the project who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to discuss it ...

Newsday  ∙  June 8, 2026


Blue Owl Fund Hit by Redemptions Sells $500 Million Bonds
priced five-year notes to yield a spread of 2.55 percentage points over Treasuries at a reoffer price of 98.771, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


OpenAI confidentially files for IPO, prepping Wall Street for AI debut
... according to a person familiar with the plans who asked not to be named because the details are private. The company has been working with banks including ...

CNBC  ∙  June 8, 2026


NJ protesters rally over Route 78 during Trump visit for Knicks game
Several members declined to be named, citing concerns about potential retaliation. Reactions from drivers vary. Some honked or flashed lights in support ...

USA Today  ∙  June 8, 2026


Ratcliffe's Ineos Launches Loan Deal After War Boost
... asked not to be named because the information is private. More From Bloomberg. Pete Hegseth. House Republican Says Hegseth's D-Day Remarks 'Inappropriate ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


Israeli minister Ben-Gvir under investigation in Italy over Gaza flotilla
The source, who asked not to be named, confirmed earlier reports by Italian news agencies and said ​Ben-Gvir was being investigated on suspicion of torture ...

Reuters  ∙  June 8, 2026


Red Wings captain Larkin submits 3-team trade list of Florida ...
The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because talks are private. The Detroit Free Press first reported the development earlier in the day ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 8, 2026


Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes on each other for now
A source briefed on the matter said Israel had also decided to halt its attacks on Iran. Tehran had fired missiles towards Israeli territory late on Sunday ...

MSN  ∙  June 8, 2026


Germany and France drop joint fighter jet project - MSN
A European source briefed on the matter said the two sides were moving towards a face-saving solution in which the systems outside the core fighter, such as ...

MSN  ∙  June 8, 2026


With Pope Leo and Bad Bunny touring Madrid, the bigger star might ...
... a person familiar with his interest. Either way, something special is taking shape on Pope Leo XIV's first official trip to a major Catholic country in the ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 7, 2026


Former Gotham restaurant site in Manhattan has new owner
A source said Secchi beat out a large field of suitors for the space: “Every big name looked at it.” What do you think? Be the first to comment. No further ...

New York Post  ∙  June 7, 2026


GEO Group founder, accused of mistreating ICE detainees, came to ...
... asked not to be named for fear of retaliation. “I do not wish that for nobody.” The conditions at the center show “a complete lack of character on his part ...

CNN  ∙  June 7, 2026


'Little Steve Irwin' snatches up snakes, purposely gets bitten for fun
Elijah, who declined to give his last name, has 116,000 Instagram followers, but he never expected his videos to go viral. He only started posting to prove ...

New York Post  ∙  June 7, 2026


Ukraine's deadly strikes are bringing the war home to Russians, and ...
Elena's neighbor Maxim – who also declined to give his last name – is one of those with a second cell phone. “Look, I even have two phones now – one for MAX ...

CNN  ∙  June 7, 2026


Document details numerous whistleblower allegations against Chief ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the case. And no attempt was made to confiscate Ahmed's cell phone. Three days after O'Hara's abrupt resignation, Ahmed ...

Star Tribune  ∙  June 7, 2026


Will America's evangelicals stick with Donald Trump?
“I pray for Adam every day, and so does my wife,” said one evangelical pastor in rural Pennsylvania, who declined to give his name for fear of upsetting his ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 7, 2026


Risk-taking is considered professional - MSN
A leading model mentor, who chose to remain anonymous, tells us, “In New York and Europe, they have fashion workers' laws and associations for models which help ...

MSN  ∙  June 7, 2026


Banco BPM invites MPS to talks to form Italy's second-biggest bank
The bank has a board meeting scheduled on Monday, giving it a first opportunity to discuss the matter, according to a person close to the matter. Banco BPM ...

CNBC  ∙  June 7, 2026


She Confessed to Fraud. Her Board Let Her Stay in Charge.
... according to a person close to Ms. Hunsicker, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the case is still pending. Image. Henry Kravis seated on a stage ...

New York Times  ∙  June 7, 2026


Italy's BPM invites MPS to $58 billion merger talks as Intesa, BPER ...
The bank has a board ​meeting scheduled on Monday, ⁠giving it a first opportunity to discuss the matter, according to a person close to the matter. Banco ...

Reuters  ∙  June 7, 2026


Italy's BPM invites MPS to $58 billion merger talks as Intesa, BPER ...
The bank has a board meeting scheduled on Monday, giving it a first opportunity to discuss the matter, according to a person close to the matter. Banco BPM ...

MSN  ∙  June 7, 2026


China wants to suppress independent cinema. But young film ...
“You never know what the criteria are,” says a leading independent documentary director, who asked to remain anonymous because of fears of harassment. “The ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 7, 2026


Zelenskyy used Abramovich to send message to Putin about peace ...
“I don't think anything substantial will happen until the end of summer,” said a person close to Zelenskyy, adding that Washington was focused on Iran and ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 7, 2026


Can Marco Rubio convince Trump that a free Cuba is America First?
Rubio's imprint was visible across the administration's approach to Cuba and Venezuela,” a person close to Rubio told CNN. As with the majority of Trump's ...

CNN  ∙  June 7, 2026


FIFA 2026: Iraq forward held for seven hours by US authorities - MSN
An official familiar with the situation said Hussein's phone was also inspected during the lengthy interrogation process. Expand article logo Continue ...

MSN  ∙  June 7, 2026


Pakistani workers say their faith cost them their jobs in the UAE - NPR
They, too, requested anonymity, holding on to the hope that they might one day return to work in the Emirates. That's also why it's difficult to know how ...

NPR  ∙  June 7, 2026


Airbus is said to push back some plane deliveries as supply chain ...
They requested anonymity because the talks are private. The schedule adjustments underscore the ongoing supply chain challenges facing Airbus as it works to ...

MSN  ∙  June 7, 2026


Iran rejects idea of using its assets to pay damages to US allies
The United States would also consider using those assets to support repairs for past ⁠damages, the source said, adding that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott ...

Reuters  ∙  June 7, 2026


Intesa Sanpaolo Board Said to Meet to Review Monte Paschi Bid
... -up, according to people familiar with the matter, injecting fresh momentum into a two-year consolidation push that's transforming Italy's finance industry.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 7, 2026


Airbus Notifies A321 Customers of Delays on Jets Due in 2028
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The customers are being told that jets will be delayed by a few months, said the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 7, 2026


BPM moved on MPS as Intesa, BPER also weighing ... - Reuters
Intesa, which acquired UBI ​in 2020 to ​become Italy's biggest bank faces antitrust ‌limits ⁠to further expansion in the country. Two of the sources said ​ ...

Reuters  ∙  June 7, 2026


Ministers told to cut budgets to fund boost to UK defence spending
... people briefed on the matter. But departments being targeted to make bigger cuts to their expenditure include Ed Miliband's energy and net zero department ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 7, 2026


How disinformation in Congo is worsening Ebola epidemic - MSN
... did not want to be named. Tumujimbe also heard this rumor. “That's how it started: people talked about a coffin that kills people. And then more people died ...

MSN  ∙  June 7, 2026


Israel strikes Beirut after Hezbollah attack, risking Iran response
Israel struck Beirut's southern suburbs Sunday in retaliation to a Hezbollah missile attack on northern Israel, Israeli officials said.

Axios  ∙  June 7, 2026


An airstrike trapped a journalist. She died as rescuers waited for ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive details. The rescuers first approached the building just before 6 p.m., but they retreated when a stun ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 7, 2026


Israel launches strikes on Iran after Tehran fires barrage of missiles
“Israel will respond forcefully,” an Israeli official told The Washington Post, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. “The ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 7, 2026


Ingredion Is in Advanced Talks to Acquire Tate & Lyle for £2.7 billion
Ingredion Inc. is in advanced talks to acquire Tate & Lyle Plc in a deal valued at £2.7 billion ($3.6 billion), people with knowledge of the matter said, ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 7, 2026


Ingredion is in advanced talks to acquire Tate & Lyle for £2.7 billion
Ingredion Inc. is in advanced talks to acquire Tate & Lyle Plc in a deal valued at £2.7 billion ($3.6 billion), people with knowledge of the matter said, ...

MSN  ∙  June 7, 2026


Anonymous source believes Ashton Daniels will exceed ...
He's not prima-donnish," an anonymous source told CBS Sports. "Everything he's gone through in his career, you can tell it keeps him humble and keeps him ...

MSN  ∙  June 7, 2026


Adam Sandler won't attend White House UFC event
The magazine also reported that representatives for Leto and Lopez said they would not attend, and that a source close to Johnson said he would not be there ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  June 6, 2026


Crisis engulfs one of world's biggest free school meals programmes
The school ended up distributing the food to the neighbourhood, said the teacher, who declined to be named for fear of retaliation. “It's wasteful. In the ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 6, 2026


Man, 98, beaten in NYC by woman campaigning for Dem candidate
The victim's wife, who asked not to be identified, told The Post her husband, who turns 99 next month, was “shaken up.” Advertisement. He had placed a small ...

New York Post  ∙  June 6, 2026


Yan Diomande has not received any offer from Liverpool - MSN
According to Winwin, an anonymous source with direct knowledge of the situation has firmly pushed back on reports suggesting Liverpool have already made a ...

MSN  ∙  June 6, 2026


A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire
... a person familiar with Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking who spoke Saturday on condition of anonymity to share internal deliberations. Iran says it ...

Newsday  ∙  June 6, 2026


A new exchange of fire with Iran in the gulf tests the fragile ceasefire
... a person familiar with Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking who spoke Saturday on condition of anonymity to share internal deliberations. Pakistan's interior ...

LA Times  ∙  June 6, 2026


What we know about the plan to give Americans an equity stake in AI
... a person familiar with the matter. However, some White House officials and OpenAI rivals including Anthropic were caught by surprise by Trump's Friday ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 6, 2026


Top Trump artificial intelligence adviser to leave the White House
... a person familiar with his plans, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe the private discussions. Planning for the new initiative is in nascent ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 6, 2026