Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Elon Musk in 'Epstein files' — was scheduled to visit sex trafficker's ...
“Elon never went. I can tell you that 100%,” a source close to Musk told The Post Friday. Explore More.

New York Post  ∙  September 26, 2025


Sixth Street Exec Wolff Takes Over Bay FC Operations on Interim Basis
Stewart, who was the club's first employee back in 2023, will be replaced by Sixth Street executive Russell Wolff, according to someone familiar with the ...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Trump never forgot Portland's 2020 protests. Now he says the ...
“It was just the poster city for the problem in 2020,” said a person close to the administration, granted anonymity to speak candidly. “You get the ...

Politico  ∙  September 26, 2025


Trump's TikTok deal still worries GOP China hawks — but here's ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. The algo will still be China's and will be leased to the new US company. Should You Leave Assets to Your ...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Detectives investigate homicide at southwest Charlotte hotel
“When I came back (from the store), I seen the guy coming out the door,” said the witness, who did not want to be identified. “He had a purse. He tripped ...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Northumberland man jailed after raping vulnerable elderly woman ...
Woodmass refused to give his name, saying he had been invited round by the victim for a cup of tea. Expand article logo Continue reading. This Brilliant ...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Exclusive-Lufthansa to cut thousands of jobs in pursuit of efficiency
... sources close to the matter said, as it seeks to reassure investors of its commitment to efficiency. Shares in Lufthansa, Europe's largest airline by sales ...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Kendrick Lamar Facing Pressure to Remove 'Not Like Us' From ...
Kendrick Lamar's halftime show at the upcoming Super Bowl could escalate the ongoing feud between the Compton hero and Toronto native Drake. Sources close to ...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


West Ham: Why Nuno Espirito Santo has replaced Graham Potter as ...
Sources close to the situation have told BBC Sport steps towards the 51-year-old's appointment started moving before the game against Palace. Primarily on ...

BBC  ∙  September 26, 2025


Exclusive-BRICS-backed bank plans first Indian rupee-denominated ...
The sources declined to be identified as they are not authorised to speak to the media. "NDB is working with the government of India and regulators to ...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Sinclair's ABC stations will end their preemption of 'Jimmy Kimmel ...
A source familiar with the situation told The Post that Disney made no editorial or content concessions to Sinclair. Seniors Born Between 1941-1979 Can ...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Hundreds of VA doctors and caregivers warn that cutbacks, policy ...
Many of them asked to remain anonymous out of fear of retaliation from the VA. The letter does not mention President Donald Trump by name, but it references ...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


'It's not about revenge': Trump reacts to Comey indictment
... an anonymous source an anonymous source regarding an FBI investigation. Seniors ...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Former FBI Director James Comey: 'We will not live on our knees ...
... an anonymous source in news reports" regarding an FBI investigation into Donald Trump's 2016 campaign contacts with Russia. Responding to the criminal ...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


The gaping hole in the James Comey indictment
... an anonymous source in news reports” in regards to an investigation into an unnamed party described as Person 1 (who, given the context of the hearing, is ...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


McCabe Emerges From CNN's Witness Protection Program - WSJ
Comey allegedly authorized “to serve as an anonymous source in news reports regarding an FBI investigation.” Here's an excerpt of CNN's transcript: TAPPER ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  September 26, 2025


ByteDance expected to play big role in new US TikTok, sources say
... sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, in a new structure that appears to lay out the continued and significant involvement of the China-based ...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Bengaluru class 9 girl withdraws sexual abuse claim against mom ...
... a source said. "The mother and sister's statements said the girl sometimes behaved adamantly, resulting in getting beatings," sources said. When the ...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Johnson says House GOP winning messaging war amid ...
Johnson also told Republicans toward the end of the call that the House would return only after Senate Democrats voted to reopen the government, a source said.

Fox News  ∙  September 26, 2025


Comey's son-in-law quits DOJ after former FBI chief indicted
“Comey stated that he did not authorize someone at the FBI to be an anonymous source. According to the indictment that statement was false,” the DOJ said in ...

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Folsom man arrested after allegedly making threats at school
... " said one mother who did not want to be identified. Sponsored Content. Mortgage Rates Drop to a Nearly 3-Year Low. Finally Time to Refi? Ad. LendingTree.

MSN  ∙  September 26, 2025


Trump claims he was victim of 'triple sabotage at the UN' and ...
A White House official, who insisted on anonymity, told Reuters that the alternative Biden portrait was Trump's own idea. The autopen is a device used to ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 25, 2025


Former FBI Director James Comey facing indictment threat
Two sources familiar with the case said the memo explained why prosecutors lack sufficient evidence to convince a grand jury to indict Comey, but U.S. ...

MSNBC  ∙  September 25, 2025


Arthurtown neighbors urge action after teen's tragic shooting
... did not want to be identified said. Another neighbor called for greater accountability among parents and grandparents. “Be more accountable for our children ...

MSN  ∙  September 25, 2025


Bharti-Warburg joint venture to raise $450 million debt for Haier ...
The sources requested anonymity as they are not authorised to speak to media. Bharti Enterprises, Warburg Pincus, Haier and Kotak Mahindra Bank did not ...

Reuters  ∙  September 25, 2025


Dallas ICE shooting - as it happened | Reuters
... requested anonymity to discuss operations. ICE investigative agents have been surged to major cities to supplement ongoing arrest pushes in Los Angeles ...

Reuters  ∙  September 25, 2025


China's SDIC Is Said to Consider Selling Its Scotland Wind Farms ...
... energy assets in the UK, which it operates through Edinburgh-based subsidiary Red Rock Renewables, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 25, 2025


Exclusive-US watchdog probes real estate firm Douglas Elliman ...
... people familiar with the matter. The inquiry by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, reported here for the first time, is in the early stages ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  September 25, 2025


India considers nuclear liability fund for major accidents, sources ...
... by plant operators, in a bid to ease risk-sharing concerns among global suppliers and private firms, two government sources said.

Reuters  ∙  September 25, 2025


Democrats bet the House on health care
... the source said. The Trump administration has helped keep health care in the spotlight, with controversial public health directives on issues like vaccines ...

The Hill  ∙  September 25, 2025


Zuckerberg and Altman get closer to Trump after Musk fallout
... with knowledge of the matter. They added that Trump then sent dinner invitations directly to the biggest tech chiefs, who turned up at short notice. A White ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 25, 2025


Smaller UPI players nibble at veterans' transactions share
... did not wish to be identified. Growth rates on PhonePe and Google Pay have gone down compared to the overall expansion of the UPI ecosystem. NPCI data shows ...

MSN  ∙  September 25, 2025


Swiggy's Instamart rejig signals a move to inventory-led model
... did not wish to be identified. Expand article logo Continue reading. Currently, foreign investors hold just under 60% of Swiggy's shares. Under the inventory ...

MSN  ∙  September 25, 2025


Tylenol maker reckons with new risk as Trump, RFK Jr. tie it to ...
... according to a person close to the company who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive situation. Advertisement. “What they say isn't ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 25, 2025


France's Sarkozy set to learn fate in Libya case
The former president will be present at the hearing, which is scheduled to begin at 10.00am (0800 GMT), according to a person close to him who asked not to be ...

MSN  ∙  September 25, 2025


Chicago Public Schools faces funding and management challenges
... a source familiar with the situation who is not authorized to speak to reporters. These restructurings could lead to a reduction in staffing, with the ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  September 25, 2025


Saudi PIF-owned AviLease weighs debut bond, sources say | Reuters
The company has discussed a dollar-denominated debut with JPMorgan and Citigroup, said the people, who declined to be identified because the information is ...

Reuters  ∙  September 25, 2025


First Brands Prepares Rushed Bankruptcy With No Plan in Place ...
... declined to be identified because the negotiations are private. On Wednesday, a group of financial intermediaries that First Brands used to borrow money ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 25, 2025


Exclusive | Tribeca Film Festival co-founders discount their Dakota ...
17. A source close to the former couple noted the divorce wasn't entirely about the apartment, but admitted the ...

New York Post  ∙  September 25, 2025


Trump's rhetoric on Ukraine changes, while his actions so far remain ...
... a source close to Ukraine. At present, allies do not anticipate that Trump's new assessment will result in concrete action such as a weapons package for ...

NBC News  ∙  September 25, 2025


James Comey: Former FBI Director indicted by federal grand jury ...
... according to a person familiar with her thinking, though she believes it would be possible to bring an indictment. Late Thursday, Bondi replied to CNN's ...

CNN  ∙  September 25, 2025


UK to Introduce Mandatory Digital ID Cards in New Starmer Reset ...
... according to a person familiar with the matter. The ID cards policy faces opposition from other major parties, with critics calling it a "desperate gimmick ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 25, 2025


UK ministers examine plans to overhaul or scrap two-child benefit cap
A person close to Rachel Reeves said that as chancellor she had spent a lot of money on free school meals and breakfast clubs for children, “so this is an ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 25, 2025


Exclusive | MTA inspectors repeatedly skipped life-saving station ...
The internal discipline letters — shared by a 15-year MTA veteran who asked to remain anonymous — accuse two inspectors of faking numerous checks this year ...

New York Post  ∙  September 25, 2025


Crime in Oakland dropped. Here's how officials plan to keep it down ...
Every day!” said one downtown hotel worker, who asked to remain anonymous, for fear he would anger his employer. “It's slowed down a lot. It's gotten better ...

LA Times  ∙  September 25, 2025


Exclusive: US investor Stonepeak seeks to raise $4 billion for ...
... declined to be named as the details are not public. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here ...

Reuters  ∙  September 25, 2025


Broward man accused of scamming senior in elaborate Wells Fargo ...
The victim, who declined to be named, said the pressure was overwhelming. "I kind of went into a panic mode. They had me running all over town and checking ...

CBS News  ∙  September 25, 2025


Amazon's grocery ambitions stumble in Britain | Reuters
One former UK grocery retail CEO, who declined to be named, said building a mass food retail operation in Britain required a very different skill set from ...

Reuters  ∙  September 25, 2025


US philanthropists bring big-money giving habit to UK institutions
The value of the gift, which included other paintings and an endowment, was £50mn, according to a person with direct knowledge. Jorge M Pérez and his wife ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 25, 2025


PM's plans for digital ID scheme is 'ludicrous', says first minister ...
A source said that the government intends any system will work in line with the rights afforded to citizens under the agreement and that the government is ...

BBC  ∙  September 25, 2025