Anonymous Source Tracker

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


CIA director's secretive visit to Moscow stirs mystery - The Detroit News
Those familiar with Ratcliffe's trip to Russia spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the visit. It was not ...

USA Today  ∙  August 26, 2026


Inside the backlash over the Jeffries-Kushner meeting - Axios
"Of all the people he could meet with, this strikes me as odd," said one House Democrat.

Axios  ∙  August 26, 2026


A Thai woman suspected in Myanmar death of US diplomat gets 1 ...
The charge carries a sentence ranging from six months to five years, the lawyer said on condition of anonymity to avoid possible repercussions from ...

The Hill  ∙  August 26, 2026


UEFA set to end threat of FIFA events boycott over Infantino's failed ...
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agenda of the closed-doors meeting was confidential. Ruling out a boycott will clear six European ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 26, 2026


How the Trump administration is expanding its immigration ...
... on condition of anonymity. It began in early August and is not expected to last beyond early to mid-September, the official said, noting that most people ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 26, 2026


Police not ruling out links to A66 crash after two killed in ...
Another neighbour, who asked not to be named, said: “My daughter heard shouting and screaming … the dogs were barking. I don't know the people who live ...

The Guardian  ∙  August 26, 2026


Arizona State hockey player hospitalized after practice collapse
Matthew Mayich, 21, remained hospitalized as of Tuesday, a person close to the family confirmed to the outlet. Chris Fiscus, Vice president of ASU media ...

New York Post  ∙  August 26, 2026


Prince Harry and Meghan Arrive in Britain, BBC Reports
A person familiar with the king's thinking, who asked for anonymity to discuss private royal matters, said that Charles welcomed the chance to spend more ...

New York Times  ∙  August 26, 2026


Michelin-starred eatery NYC Cesar accused of labor law violations
If the court rules in the employees' favor, “damages could run into the millions,” a source said. Advertisement. Explore More. An image collage containing 1 ...

New York Post  ∙  August 26, 2026


Italy asks EU for €8 billion in SAFE defence funds | Reuters
The Italian government has requested €8 billion ($9.3 billion) from the European Union's SAFE defence funding ​programme, a source close to the matter said ...

Reuters  ∙  August 26, 2026


US Allies Cast Doubt on Trump's Claim Hormuz Has Been Demined
The US is likely to have made some progress in removing mines in international waters, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 26, 2026


Prosecutors in Germany investigate three bankers over financing of ...
... suspicion of bribery over the ​lender's financing of one of Europe's largest brothels, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  August 26, 2026


Object thrown on court in Mystics' win over Mercury in Phoenix
The individual who threw the object was identified and apprehended by arena security, a person with direct knowledge of situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.

USA Today  ∙  August 26, 2026


As war strands Qatari gas for 6 months, US sales rise and European ...
Germany's top financial regulator has questioned a regional bank over its financing of one of Europe's largest brothels, a person with direct knowledge of the ...

Reuters  ∙  August 26, 2026


German minister is set to meet UniCredit's CEO in first direct ...
They declined to be named because the plans are not public. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. Commerzbank and the Italian economy ministry representatives ...

Reuters  ∙  August 26, 2026


China's Moonshot AI in talks with Microsoft, Amazon, Google over ...
... declined to be identified because the discussions are private. That would be in line with terms that sources have said the startup has outlined for major ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  August 26, 2026


RedBird Seeks Control of Puck Media at $250 Million Valuation
RedBird is buying out early investors in a deal that values the company at about $250 million, according to a person familiar with the financing who asked ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 26, 2026


How Zuckerberg's plan to replace Meta staff with AI unravelled
Mark Zuckerberg wears his company's Ray-Ban Display glasses at the Meta Connect event at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif., in September, ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  August 26, 2026


LSU abstains from SEC vote as Lane Kiffin, Will Wade recruit pros
... people with direct knowledge but granted anonymity because of the sensitive nature of conference relations told USA TODAY Sports. OPINION: Lane Kiffin's NFL ...

USA Today  ∙  August 26, 2026


3 Secret Service Officials Are Said to Be on Leave Amid Inquiry
... on the condition of anonymity. The Secret Service has been under intense scrutiny in recent years and more recently faced questions over the security of the ...

New York Times  ∙  August 26, 2026


NatWest plots push into US market - Financial Times
These changes in January 2025 were a key factor in NatWest's US push, according to a person familiar with the matter. Rules introduced after the 2008 crisis ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 25, 2026


South Korea's SK Hynix union members reject wage agreement in ...
A total of 50.08% of the 15,045 workers who ‌cast ballots voted against the agreement, the source said. The difference was just 25 votes, the source added ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


As elections near, Netanyahu casts Turkey as Israel's latest enemy
Such a deployment, the source said, could constrain Israel's freedom of action in Syrian airspace and alter the strategic balance in the area. The ...

CNN  ∙  August 25, 2026


Iranians queue for petrol as US blockade bites - Financial Times
A limit of 20 litres per car meant that motorists had to keep returning, said the attendant, who did not want to be named. The country, a major crude ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 25, 2026


Tokio Marine Weighs Suncorp, IAG as Acquisition Targets, FT Says
Australia's Suncorp Group Ltd. has emerged as the frontrunner, according to the FT, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter. Talks are still ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2026


Tokio Marine plots multibillion-dollar deal after Berkshire takes stake
Two people with direct knowledge of the matter said Suncorp has emerged as the preferred target, with the Canadian company deemed too large. The same people ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 25, 2026


Russia Mulls Extending Diesel-Export Ban Amid Kyiv Attacks
1, according to a person with knowledge of the matter who asked not to be identified as the discussions aren't public. More From Bloomberg. Trump Tries To ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2026


Russia Mulls Extending Diesel-Export Ban Amid Ukraine Attacks
1, according to a person with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified as the discussions aren't public. More From Bloomberg. Trump Tries To ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2026


Apple readies new Mac mini as it gears up for foldable iPhone and a ...
... asked not to be identified because the plan isn't public. Apple has tested versions with both the M5 and M6 generations of its processor line. Advertisement.

LA Times  ∙  August 25, 2026


Apple Gears Up to Launch Its First New Mac Mini in Two Years
... asked not to be identified because the plan isn't public. Apple has tested versions with both the M5 and M6 generations of its processor line. More From ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2026


Giants receiver Calvin Austin carted off after getting injured at ...
The Giants traded offensive lineman Josh Ezeudu to the Kansas City Chiefs for a seventh-round pick in the 2028 draft, according to a person familiar with the ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 25, 2026


FCC Queried Stations About Coverage Plans Before Trump's Speech
... according to a person familiar with the matter. More From Bloomberg. Goldman Sachs Headquarters Ahead Of Earnings Figures. New $103,000 H-1B Fee Planned for ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2026


Jack Ma Buys Alibaba Stock in Show of Support for AI Buildout
... a person familiar with the matter a person familiar with the matter said. Ma bought more than HK$600 million ($76.5 million) worth of shares in ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2026


Enes Kanter Freedom WNBA draft eligibility ruling, Royce White ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports on Monday, Aug. 24. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not ...

USA Today  ∙  August 25, 2026


How U.S.-Canada Tariff Negotiations Turned Into an All-Out Trade War
A person with direct knowledge of the talks said that the American side was flexible on this point, and did not make any asks regarding the French language ...

New York Times  ∙  August 25, 2026


Dolce & Gabbana secures debt waiver from banks after FY ... - Reuters
Earlier this year a source said ​that ⁠the company, advised by Rothschild, was exploring ways to raise fresh money, including asset disposals such as real ⁠ ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


India's sugar mills, refiners seen importing just half of duty-free quota
... declined to be named in line with company policy. But mills are not interested in imports as domestic supplies are ​expected to rise from mid-October with ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress but says Riyadh must ...
... declined to be identified. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the Iran war. Sign up here ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


Nigeria's president orders rescue after mass kidnapping exposes ...
The official, who declined to be identified because she was not authorised to speak to the media, said villagers from the communities of Dakera, Gidan-Zana ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


India investigates fragrance giants over price collusion, document ...
The latest case relates to alleged price collusion since 2024, said a source close to the matter, and follows an ongoing investigation into accusations that ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


Man United sign midfielder Carlos Baleba - Reuters
Financial details were not disclosed, but a source close to the team said United paid ​an initial 60 million pounds ($81.80 million), with further ​add-ons, for ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


Bari Weiss in hot pursuit of Chris Cuomo for CBS News - NY Post
A source close to Weiss pushed back on that characterization, saying the exec is well aware of the CNN lawsuit and other complications related to hiring Cuomo.

New York Post  ∙  August 25, 2026


HHS plans new FDA leadership roles for technology, drugs - CNBC
... asked to remain anonymous because they were not authorized to speak publicly. No final decisions or formal announcements about the new roles have been made ...

CNBC  ∙  August 25, 2026


The other Post Office scandal: how organised crime launders money ...
“After the Mr Bates TV show, it became a real hot potato and nobody wanted to get hold of it,” said one officer, who asked to remain anonymous. “For every ...

The Guardian  ∙  August 25, 2026


Sky owner says Enes Kanter Freedom is banned from home games ...
Freedom and Royce White, another former NBA player, have declared for the WNBA draft, saying they identify as women. But a person familiar with the decision ...

Newsday  ∙  August 25, 2026


Canoodling NYC lawyer's high-powered boss facing gossip of his ...
Savitt and his wife separated more than three years ago and filed for divorce more than a year ago, a source familiar with the situation told The Post.

New York Post  ∙  August 25, 2026


UN charity once chaired by Hunter Biden stands by Texas money ...
An anonymous source close to the financier told the Australian Financial Review on Friday that Qunibi donated to the network in a personal capacity. A ...

New York Post  ∙  August 25, 2026


Russia denies knowledge of US military plane amid CIA director visit ...
The state news agency, citing an anonymous source, claimed it was unlikely the two officials would visit Moscow before the end of August. When Witkoff and ...

Newsweek  ∙  August 25, 2026


Russia Eyes Grain Duty Pause Through Year End on Ukraine Strikes
The government is considering pausing the tax as one of several measures to support the agriculture sector, a person close to the government said, declining ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2026


Nate Burleson's Cadillac ad on Instagram sparks chatter about his ...
A person close to Burleson denied that the broadcaster is phoning it in, noting that during the fall, he often works six days a week with all of his ...

New York Post  ∙  August 25, 2026