Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Savings are matter of national security, Italy tells EU on UniCredit ...
... on UniCredit's bid for Banco BPM by saying domestic savings are a matter of national security, sources familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  June 17, 2025


Minnesota shooting suspect went to homes of other lawmakers, kept ...
Vance Boelter's roommate, who declined to give his name, speaks with a Minneapolis police officer outside his home on June 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Sanctuary cities brace for more ICE raids after Trump's latest threat
Outside one of San Francisco's immigration court buildings Monday, a lone protester who declined to give his name said he was there to speak out against the ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Exclusive: Trump's Ukraine envoy to meet Belarus' Lukashenko ...
... requested anonymity as the trip has not been made public. The State Department and the Belarusian embassy in Washington declined to comment. Kellogg and the ...

Reuters  ∙  June 17, 2025


Twin Cities Planned Parenthood president undeterred after death of ...
At least five current and past staffers at Twin Cities-based Planned Parenthood were on Vance Boelter's hit list, with sources close to the investigation ...

CBS News  ∙  June 17, 2025


Oracle's River North project advances as tech giant files rezoning ...
Coordination between Oracle and Metro officials has cranked up in recent weeks, sources close to the project say. Metro has created a central team to deal ...

Axios  ∙  June 17, 2025


Tentative settlement agreement reached in ongoing Brazos Valley ...
Individuals who spoke on background told KBTX the outcome of this settlement agreement could buy several decades for the Brazos Valley groundwater supply.

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Israel's spy agency used AI and smuggled-in drones to prepare ...
This account is based on conversations with 10 current and former Israeli intelligence and military officials, some of whom spoke on condition of anonymity to ...

Star Tribune  ∙  June 17, 2025


Iran leader Khamenei sees his inner circle hollowed out by Israel ...
... sources said sources said. A ...

Reuters  ∙  June 17, 2025


Exclusive-Trump's Ukraine envoy to meet Belarus' Lukashenko ...
... sources briefed on the matter, as ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia remain deadlocked. If the official, Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg, meets ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


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"We lease the space to the sellers and are not aware of the origins and authenticity of the products they sell," the employee, who declined to be named, said by ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


The Secret Gamble at the FDA That Exposed Americans to Risky ...
... declined to be named because he still works in the industry and fears professional retribution. “Even though the facility sucks, it's getting tested more ...

ProPublica  ∙  June 17, 2025


China pharma projects disrupted by Sino-US tensions
... sources with knowledge of the matter, as they seek to mitigate the impact of U.S.-China trade tensions. China's sprawling pharmaceutical research and ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Trump is relying on a small circle of advisers as he weighs Iran strikes
... sources with knowledge of the matter said. Treasury Department officials had no warning that he would make such an announcement, and no technical ...

NBC News  ∙  June 17, 2025


Why Jesse Marsch is under Concacaf investigation and Canada's ...
Multiple sources with knowledge of the matter, who requested anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly, have detailed why Marsch is ...

New York Times  ∙  June 17, 2025


Trump and U.S. intelligence appear at odds over Iran's nuclear ...
Israel's airstrikes on Iran have probably set the country's nuclear program back by a few months, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.

NBC News  ∙  June 17, 2025


China pharma projects disrupted by Sino-US tensions | Reuters
... discussing testing locally, said sources with knowledge of the matter, as they seek to mitigate the impact of U.S.-China trade tensions.

Reuters  ∙  June 17, 2025


June 18, 2025 – Israel-Iran conflict | CNN
Trump has reviewed attack plans for Iran but is holding off to see if Tehran steps back from its nuclear program, a person familiar with the matter told CNN.

CNN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Live updates: Trump leaves G-7 summit early as Israel-Iran attacks ...
... officials briefed on the matter said Monday, as fighting between the regional archrivals continued for a fourth day. Tehran's position, one official said ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Inside the White House 'battle lines' over immigration raids, and ...
“Battle lines” have been drawn between Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins over the issue, a source close to the White ...

New York Post  ∙  June 17, 2025


Trump reveals US knows where Iran's supreme leader is 'hiding ...
But, “as always, President Trump alone will make the call,” a source close to the Pentagon said Tuesday. The source speculated that there's an 80% chance ...

New York Post  ∙  June 17, 2025


Is Aaron Rodgers really married, or is it just a wild rumor? Steelers ...
“Jordan and JoJo didn't go to the wedding and don't even know anything really about Brittani,” a source close to the family said. The couple—Jordan Rodgers ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Brad Pitt Is 'in a Good Place' After Divorce, Heartbreak and Healing
Says a source close to Pitt: "It was a really exciting environment for Brad." Expand article logo Continue reading. How To Borrow From Your Home Without ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Inside the Rangers' 2024-25 descent, from playoffs to sell-offs: 'No ...
According to a source close to Trouba, the defenseman saw the story as an attempt by the team to push him out. He did not submit his no-trade list before he ...

New York Times  ∙  June 17, 2025


NBA star Kevin Durant invests in PSG, to consult on 'potential ...
The 36-year-old had previously invested a single-digit million shareholding in the team, according to sources briefed on the matter but not authorized to speak ...

New York Times  ∙  June 17, 2025


Scale AI's Alexandr Wang brings to Meta knowledge of what ...
... declined to be named speaking publicly about Wang. “He knows everyone” in the AI world, that person said. Even Altman, an accomplished networker in his own ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


UK's 10 biggest EuroMillions wins in history
Another person who chose to remain anonymous scooped £171,815,297 in the September 23 2022 draw. ... And the 10th biggest lottery winner in the UK won their ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Mitsubishi Corp. in talks for $8-B US shale acquisition
... person familiar with the matter said on Monday. A deal would give the Japanese conglomerate a substantial natural gas operation adjacent to the US Gulf ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Trump holds Situation Room meeting on Iran
President Trump is meeting with his national security team about the Israel-Iran war in the White House Situation Room, two sources with knowledge tell Axios.

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Immigration raids in Los Angeles hit small business owners: 'It's ...
Luis, 45, a Guatemalan hot dog vendor who asked to be identified only by his first name for fear of being targeted by ICE, said he showed up this weekend at ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Woman found fatally stabbed in house after gas explosion
Another resident in Kersley Road, near Dumont Road – who did not want to be named, said she was in shock. She said: “That is so sad. I just want to cry. I ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


U.S. Steel-Nippon deal includes "golden share" giving Trump ...
... insisted on anonymity to discuss them. The details of the board structure were first reported by The New York Times. "The Art of the Deal," Lutnick wrote of ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


UK watchdog fines 23andMe over 2023 data breach
... people familiar with the matter. |Signage at 23andMe headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. Consumer DNA-testing company ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


US set to object to green jet fuel recommendation at UN aviation ...
... sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. One of the sources said the discussions could be resolved.

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Software vendor for U.S. school districts says data leak was not ...
One parent, who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation from the school board or other parents, said they discovered confidential memos while scrolling ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Renault Kicks Off CEO Search After De Meo's Surprise Exit
Renault aims to pick a successor to De Meo before he steps down on July 15, said the people, who asked not to be named because the deliberations are private.

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Property records show Minnesota shooting suspect lived in Wisconsin
But one woman, who has lived in the neighborhood for 30 years and did not want to be identified, expressed relief that Boelter is no longer nearby. Expand ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


AI defense start-up Helsing is said to raise $693M, reach $12B ...
... sources familiar with the matter. The latest round was led by Prima Materia, the investment vehicle founded by Spot...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


US Air Force redirected and ready Trump combat orders as fighter ...
Until they do, we're not even talking about going after the political leadership," a U.S. official, who chose to remain anonymous, disclosed to Reuters. The ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Jennifer Garner's baby food company confidentially files for an IPO ...
... people familiar with the matter. The Berkeley, California-based company has tapped a group of investment banks for the IPO, which could occur as soon as ...

Yahoo  ∙  June 17, 2025


Exclusive-Ferrari delays second EV model to at least 2028 because ...
... sources close to the matter told Reuters. Known for its roaring petrol engines, Ferrari has sold hybrid models since 2019 and will begin unveiling its first ...

Yahoo  ∙  June 17, 2025


Multiple vehicles destroyed in fire which sent thick black smoke into ...
A resident from Abercarn, who did not want to be named, witnessed the blaze. Stay informed on Caerphilly news by signing up to our newsletter here. Side ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


Charity worker found stabbed in house after gas explosion
Another resident in Kersley Road, near Dumont Road – who did not want to be named – said she was in shock. She said: “That is so sad. I just want to cry. I ...

MSN  ∙  June 17, 2025


MAC nearing vote on adding Sacramento State to league as football ...
Multiple sources with knowledge of the potential agreement spoke to Yahoo Sports under condition of anonymity. Officials at Sacramento State declined to ...

Yahoo  ∙  June 17, 2025


Victoria's Secret Pressured by Another Investor Urging Changes ...
... asked not to be identified because the information was private. “Barington has not sought to engage with us,” a spokesperson for Victoria's Secret said ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 16, 2025


Taiwan's Starlux Eyes More Large Airbus Jets in Paris Show Deal ...
The carrier is leaning toward a top-up order for Airbus's A350-1000, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 16, 2025


Oil Shippers Pause Offers to Mideast as Conflict Intensifies ...
... asked not to be identified as they're not authorized to speak publicly. Meanwhile, some owners with tankers that had been provisionally chartered as of ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 16, 2025


Hungary Sells $4 Billion in Bonds to Fund Orban's Budget Gap ...
The country garnered combined bids of more than $14 billion for the offering, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 16, 2025


Saudi Electricity Seeks $1 Billion Loan Amid New Projects ...
acting as the sole mandated lead arranger and bookrunner for the deal, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the matter is private. The loan is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 16, 2025


EU Faces Struggle to Cut Russia Oil Price Cap on Mideast Risk ...
... asked not to be identified because the meeting was private. Some countries also raised the need for coordination with the G-7, indicating an unwillingness ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 16, 2025