Anonymous Source Tracker

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


A Cuban exiles' group is at the heart of DOJ's push to indict Raúl ...
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation. What is the group Brothers to the Rescue ...

Newsday  ∙  May 18, 2026


Trump to Swear in Warsh as Fed Chair on Friday, White House Says
A White House official confirmed the plans on condition of anonymity before it was formally announced. More From Bloomberg. Oil Traders Navigate Iran War ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 18, 2026


European Markets Watchdog Shortlists Six Officials for Top Job
ESMA's board will interview the candidates on Wednesday, according to people familiar with the matter, who spoke on condition of anonymity. A spokeswoman ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 18, 2026


Oil falls 2% as Trump holds off scheduled attack on Iran | Reuters
A Pakistani official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Islamabad had relayed a new proposal between the two sides but noted slow progress. "One ...

Reuters  ∙  May 18, 2026


Trump Threatens Iran as Tensions Surge Again in Middle East
Two Middle East officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss operational matters, said last week that the United States and Israel are engaged ...

New York Times  ∙  May 18, 2026


A Cuban exiles' group is at the heart of DOJ's push to indict Raúl ...
The person spoke on )condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation. Advertisement. Article continues below this ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  May 18, 2026


US Plans New Russian Oil Waiver as Iran War Crunches Supplies
... requested anonymity to discuss the decision before it was public. More From Bloomberg. Oil Traders Navigate Iran War Impacts With Niche Spread Bets. Stocks ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 18, 2026


Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie is Trump revenge tour's next ...
But Feehery and a second Republican operative, who requested anonymity to speak candidly, both predicted that Massie would fall short for not being sufficiently ...

CNBC  ∙  May 18, 2026


How Trump's crypto venture and Iran's top exchange ... - Reuters
Sanders and the other Iran crypto specialist, who requested anonymity, said that among those to use Tron and BNB Chain was the Central Bank of Iran. The ...

Reuters  ∙  May 18, 2026


Mali drone strikes kill at least 10 civilians at wedding - MSN
... requested anonymity for safety reasons told AFP. The strikes targeted “a procession of motorbikes following one another”, he added. “That is certainly what ...

MSN  ∙  May 18, 2026


Jamahl Mosley lands Pelicans head coaching job after Magic firing
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the hiring hasn't been officially announced. Mosley heads to New Orleans after spending the past five ...

New York Post  ∙  May 18, 2026


Friends fear Nicole Kidman is pushing herself to exhaustion - MSN
Sources close to Urban claim he feels sidelined from daily family life, while Kidman's public appearances with her daughters have stirred tension. Although ...

MSN  ∙  May 18, 2026


No deal, no exit: How US-Iran standoff risks fresh conflict | Reuters
Yet behind the defiant posture, Iranian sources close to the establishment describe a more conflicted reality: Tehran does not want a prolonged “no war, no ...

Reuters  ∙  May 18, 2026


SEC readies plan for trading crypto versions of stocks, Bloomberg ...
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ​is expected to release an "innovation ...

Reuters  ∙  May 18, 2026


India Weighing Edible Oil Import Duty Hike to Support Farmers
... person familiar with the matter. No decision has been taken yet, said the person who asked not to be named as the information is confidential. More From ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 18, 2026


The mysterious crypto judges who settle Polymarket disputes - MSN
Scout, who declined to give his name, argued that such trading benefited the market and helped UMA resolve disputes accurately. Voters without skin in the ...

MSN  ∙  May 18, 2026


US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil to aid vulnerable ...
... sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Businesscategory · Europe EV sales jump in April. 22 hours ago. A electric charging port is seen attached to a ...

Reuters  ∙  May 18, 2026


A Cuban exiles' group is at the heart of DOJ's push to indict Raúl ...
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation. What is the group Brothers to the Rescue ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 18, 2026


Trump bought Nvidia stock one week before his own government ...
... a source familiar with the situation. Huang confirmed the account directly to reporters in Beijing: 'President Trump asked me to come.' On the first full ...

MSN  ∙  May 18, 2026


HDFC AMC, RBL Bank shares fall up to 4% in early deals today - MSN
... an anonymous source claiming access to certain portions of our IT infrastructure. The Company promptly activated the necessary protocols for containment and ...

MSN  ∙  May 18, 2026


Seattle officials face civil emergency as LGBTQ+ Americans flee ...
An anonymous source explained to Seattle Gay News that the declaration of a civil emergency would allow the city to access additional city funds that could ...

MSN  ∙  May 18, 2026


US Justice Department drops criminal charges against Gautam Adani
... an anonymous source. Giuffra ​made a similar argument in court filings in the parallel SEC case last month. In a statement, the Office of Foreign Assets ...

MSN  ∙  May 18, 2026


Andrii Yermak released from pretrial detention after posting $3.5 ...
Many of those who contributed are not public figures, and the court therefore cannot disclose their identities, an anonymous source familiar with the matter ...

MSN  ∙  May 18, 2026


AI & Tech Brief: The global battery race - The Washington Post
... according to a person familiar with the export control bills, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss undisclosed details. As I reported in April ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 18, 2026


Man defies odds to win lottery jackpot twice in space of just a few ...
The man, who chose to remain anonymous, won in the February 4 drawing and told lottery officials he kept buying tickets despite two decades of mostly small ...

MSN  ∙  May 18, 2026


Parents explode in fury at school's plan to constantly film their ... - MSN
“I am troubled by the idea of using my child's likeness in unknown AI tools and how this could be abused,” one parent who chose to remain anonymous told 404.

MSN  ∙  May 18, 2026


Oil slips after Iranian media says US proposed sanctions waiver - MSN
Iran's semi-official news agency Tasnim said it was told by a source close to the negotiation team that, unlike previous texts, the U.S. had accepted a ...

MSN  ∙  May 18, 2026


Former Jaguars coach Urban Meyer loses arbitration case against ...
A person familiar with the legal outcome says former Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer lost his multimillion-dollar arbitration case against the NFL ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 18, 2026


Urban Meyer loses $30 million battle with Jaguars: How it unraveled
On3's Brett McMurphy first reported the news on May 18, while a person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press that the case was settled in 2025.

USA Today  ∙  May 18, 2026


Will White House correspondents' dinner be rescheduled? Some say
WHCA board members are scoping out smaller venues, a person familiar with the situation said, with the understanding that, if rescheduled, it would ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 18, 2026


Melbourne psychiatrist refuses new patients who don't consent to AI ...
But one patient, who asked to remain anonymous, who was referred to Ranga told Guardian Australia they objected to AI being used in their sessions. “The way ...

The Guardian  ∙  May 18, 2026


My daughter came home from school and asked me if we were ...
Lily said: are we selling our house? This story was shared with us by a reader who asked to remain anonymous. Names and identifying details have been changed to ...

MSN  ∙  May 18, 2026


US drops criminal fraud charges against billionaire Gautam Adani
The various probes were holding that investment back, a person close to the conglomerate said. Adani Group declined to comment. “The Department of Justice ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 18, 2026


Clear Street CEO Exits, Firm Cuts Jobs After Scrapped IPO
... asked not to be identified citing private information. More From Bloomberg. Oil Traders Navigate Iran War Impacts With Niche Spread Bets. Stocks Fall, Oil ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 18, 2026


US ready to accept Iran's biggest demand – why this could be huge ...
Quoting a source involved in the negotiations, Tasnim reported that Tehran is still firm on one point – all US sanctions must be lifted before agreeing to ...

MSN  ∙  May 18, 2026


World shares and oil prices react to Trump's warning to Tehran over ...
WHCA board members are scoping out smaller venues, a person familiar with the situation said, with the understanding that, if rescheduled, it would ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 18, 2026


The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow ...
WHCA board members are scoping out smaller venues, a person familiar with the situation said, with the understanding that, if rescheduled, it would ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  May 18, 2026


The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow ...
WHCA board members are scoping out smaller venues, a person familiar with the situation said, with the understanding that, if rescheduled, it would ...

Newsday  ∙  May 18, 2026


Two men are accused of jury tampering in a Philadelphia murder ...
... sources close to the investigation said. Jurors did not heed that advice. They ...

MSN  ∙  May 18, 2026


1 killed, 2 injured in house explosion and subsequent fire in ... - MSN
Another witness, who did not wish to be identified, said she stayed with one of the fire victims until help came. “I showed up, the house was in shambles ...

MSN  ∙  May 18, 2026


Aaron Rodgers reportedly set for Steelers return on one-year deal ...
The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. ESPN and NFL Network reported Saturday that the deal includes ...

The Guardian  ∙  May 17, 2026


NFL insider predicts the return of a familiar Jalen Hurts discussion
"As open as he's ever been," a source said." That's how Fowler began Hurts' portion of his theory. Sound familiar? It all should. Fowler adds that an AFC ...

USA Today  ∙  May 17, 2026


NEWS OF THE WEEK: Jamie Foxx expecting third child
... a source said at the time. "He has so much going on, he barely has time to stop and think about how blessed he is."

The Australian  ∙  May 17, 2026


How a Jared Polis Came to Release Election Denier Tina Peters ...
Polis spoke to Senator Michael Bennet, a Democrat running for governor, according to a person familiar with the conversation. Mr. Bennet cautioned the ...

New York Times  ∙  May 17, 2026


Birmingham braces for chaos as multi-party vote leaves council ...
A person close to the Greens said there were “frustrations” over Labour's refusal to work together. The newly selected leader of the local Reform group, 24 ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 17, 2026


Truth behind Tilak Varma-Sreeleela dating rumours finally revealed
The recent rumours that Tilak Varma, a cricketer, was romantically involved with Sreeleela, an actress, have been categorically denied by a person close to ...

MSN  ∙  May 17, 2026


Jane Street Doubles Capacity in Singapore as Expansion Rolls On
... asked not to be identified discussing private information. The new office will house employees including those that focus on trading, technology and ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 17, 2026


NextEra Said to Discuss Paying About $76 Per Share for Dominion
... asked not to be identified because the details aren't public. While NextEra plans to pay mostly stock, the deal would also include a small cash component ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 17, 2026


Good Samaritan who turned in missing $500 lottery ticket later wins ...
The 31-year-old, who also chose to remain anonymous, stopped at the gas station to cash in another winning ticket worth $20. Advertisement. What do you think ...

New York Post  ∙  May 17, 2026


How Long Can China Survive Iran War With Its Saved Up Oil?
... anonymous sources familiar with the matter. That is more than double the roughly 10,700 tons per day approved for April, though still well below the more ...

Newsweek  ∙  May 17, 2026