Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Syria and Israel Revive Security Talks Mediated by the U.S. - The ...
The talks were held in Paris on Tuesday, according to a Western diplomat and French, Israeli and Syrian officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity ...

New York Times  ∙  January 6, 2026


Venezuela Braces for Economic Collapse From U.S. Blockade on ...
The people had access to the projections and discussed them on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. Mr. Maduro's ...

New York Times  ∙  January 6, 2026


Justice Dept. Memo Approved Military Incursion Into Venezuela as ...
... on the condition of anonymity to describe details intended to remain private. At least 80 people were killed during the incursion into Venezuelan territory ...

New York Times  ∙  January 6, 2026


GOP lawmaker Doug LaMalfa dies at 65 - POLITICO
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss private matters. LaMalfa suffered an aneurysm and then a heart attack after being taken into surgery, according to ...

Politico  ∙  January 6, 2026


Rangers' Adam Fox going on long-term injured reserve and Igor ...
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the roster moves had not been announced. Fox, who just returned in late December ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  January 6, 2026


Man arrested for firebombing rabbi's car on Christmas Day
Speaking to The Australian following the attack, the rabbi, who did not wish to be identified, said the firebombing appeared to be “opportunistic” and ...

The Australian  ∙  January 6, 2026


24 hours in Charlottesville, Virginia
A local resident of Charlottesville who did not wish to be identified, wipes tears from her eyes at a vigil for those killed and injured when a car plowed into ...

Reuters  ∙  January 6, 2026


Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says he is dropping re-election bid
The source said Klobuchar is receiving outreach from people encouraging her to run, but that she has not made a decision. Klobuchar would not be up for re ...

NBC News  ∙  January 6, 2026


Live updates: Venezuela news, country remains tense after ...
Democrats have drafted a flurry of war powers measures, including on Mexico and Cuba. One is also in the works on Greenland, the source said. But the measures ...

CNN  ∙  January 6, 2026


Are the 'young vets' enough to make up for lost production? Mets ...
“Moving forward, that's something the team needs to figure out,” the source said. “It happens organically.” As I said yesterday, I don't think the clubhouse ...

New York Times  ∙  January 6, 2026


Oil CEOs expected to visit White House as early as Thursday to ...
The details and timing of the meeting are still under discussion, one of the source said. Sign up here. Reporting By Jarrett Renshaw, Erin Banco, and Shariq ...

Reuters  ∙  January 6, 2026


S.F. immigration court to close following judges' firings, retirements
The source said staff were informed of the plans on Tuesday. Advertisement. Article continues below this ad. It was unclear why the court will close the ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  January 6, 2026


Scoop: Mary Peltola prepares for Alaska Senate race
Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) this month, according to two people familiar with the matter. An error has occurred. Understand Congress through the lens of the Big ...

Axios  ∙  January 6, 2026


Chat Platform Discord Files Confidentially for IPO - Bloomberg
filed confidentially for an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, adding to a rapidly growing pipeline of venture capital- ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 6, 2026


Elon Musk's xAI Raises $20 Billion - The New York Times
Two people with knowledge of the matter said the investment could push xAI's valuation above $230 billion, which it was on track to hit when it was raising $15 ...

New York Times  ∙  January 6, 2026


Wealth Minerals Wins Approval for Lithium Application in Chile ...
The mining ministry will present the company with a contract for an early-stage project in the Ollagüe salt flat, said people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 6, 2026


KKR Agrees to Buy Sports Investor Arctos at $1 Billion Valuation ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. The firms are seeking approval for the transaction from the major US professional sports ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 6, 2026


Maduro fall gives Khamenei regime jitters as Iran protests rage on
News agency Reuters on Monday reported that an official close to Tehran's decision makers said that, after US action in Venezuela, some of the authorities ...

MSN  ∙  January 6, 2026


Tim Walz speaks on decision to drop out of race for a third term
A person close to Walz later confirmed the governor was referring to Klobuchar. Walz said Republicans who think he was the “bad guy” now have to “put up or ...

Star Tribune  ∙  January 6, 2026


Welp, that didn't last long. Rumors are swirling Ellen DeGeneres is ...
But a new report by The Daily Mail claims (per an anonymous source) that Degeneres and de Rossi have plans to "come home soon" and resettle on the West Coast of ...

MSN  ∙  January 6, 2026


All eyes on Versant amid WBD deal battle
Discovery, which later this week is expected to reiterate its preference for Netflix over Paramount, a source familiar with the situation told Axios. An ...

Axios  ∙  January 6, 2026


Titans coaching search interview schedule taking shape, including ...
The Tennessee Titans are formulating their interview schedule in pursuit of a new coach, a source familiar with the situation confirmed with The Tennessean.

USA Today  ∙  January 6, 2026


Park Operator Six Flags Taps Market for $1 Billion in Junk Debt ...
Initial pricing on the six-year notes are pointing to a interest rate close to 9%, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter. JPMorgan Chase ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 6, 2026


WNBPA says no one should believe WNBA's latest offer is a 'good ...
The league has proposed a system where players would receive in excess of 70% of net revenue, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY ...

MSN  ∙  January 6, 2026


School holds lessons in cold classrooms after heating woes - BBC ...
Another person who contacted BBC Scotland about the heating, who declined to be named, said the matter was a health and safety issue and that the heaters ...

BBC  ∙  January 6, 2026


India probe finds Tata Steel, JSW Steel, SAIL breached antitrust law ...
JSW and SAIL have denied the allegations before the CCI, according to two people familiar with the matter, who declined to be named because the case was ...

MSN  ∙  January 6, 2026


Exclusive: India probe finds Tata Steel, JSW Steel, SAIL breached ...
JSW and SAIL have denied the allegations before the CCI, according to two people familiar with the matter, who declined to be named because the case was ...

Reuters  ∙  January 6, 2026


Iran hangs alleged Israeli spy, leans into anti-Western bluster as it ...
... declined to be named. New Iran army chief hurls new threats at the West. As it often does during moments of domestic unrest, Tehran has continued to take a ...

CBS News  ∙  January 6, 2026


Igor Shesterkin headed to injured reserve in telling Rangers update ...
... a source said. The earliest Fox can return is Jan. 31 in Pittsburgh. Advertisement. Fox had sparked what's been an inconsistent power play for the Rangers ...

New York Post  ∙  January 6, 2026


USL, players to resume talks after CBA expires - sources
The USL declined to comment, but sources with knowledge of the league's thinking contend that what is being proposed by the union is too big a jump for one ...

MSN  ∙  January 6, 2026


Kliff Kingsbury makes decision on NFL future: Report
... ways, sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter. 3 Signs You May Want to Switch Financial Advisors · Ad. SmartAsset. " ...

MSN  ∙  January 6, 2026


SF immigration main court to close following judges' firings ...
... as early as this summer, according to a source with knowledge of the matter. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  January 6, 2026


CIA assessed Venezuela's post-Maduro future ahead of US operation
The document aided Trump's decision-making, according to people briefed on the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to talk about a highly classified ...

MSN  ∙  January 6, 2026


DHS deploys 2K federal agents to Minneapolis area to carry out ...
... according to a person briefed on the operation. The surge dramatically expands the federal law enforcement footprint in Minnesota amid heightened political ...

MSN  ∙  January 6, 2026


School holds lessons in cold classrooms after heating breakdown
Another person who contacted BBC Scotland about the heating, who declined to be named, said the matter was a health and safety issue and that the heaters ...

MSN  ∙  January 6, 2026


Jayden Daniels' reaction to Kliff Kingsbury's departure revealed
... sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to NFL insider Jordan Schultz on Tuesday (January 6). 3 Signs You May Want to Switch Financial Advisors · Ad.

MSN  ∙  January 6, 2026


Ford, BYD in talks for hybrid-vehicle batteries after EV market flames ...
... people familiar with the matter. The two companies are still discussing how the arrangement would work. One idea is that Ford would import batteries from ...

MSN  ∙  January 6, 2026


All eyes on Versant amid WBD deal battle
... a source familiar with the situation told Axios. Catch up quick: Netflix agreed...

MSN  ∙  January 6, 2026


AP source: Rangers' Adam Fox going on LTIR and Igor Shesterkin ...
New York Rangers defenceman Adam Fox is going on long-term injured reserve with a lower-body injury, according to a person familiar with the situation.

MSN  ∙  January 6, 2026


Argentina buys dollars as key debt deadline approaches - report
... a person familiar with the matter. Such trades take place outside the official market. The cash-strapped country has $4.3B due in principal and interest on ...

MSN  ∙  January 6, 2026


The rift over generational change roils the Congressional Black ...
It's likely the PAC will also endorse Adrian Boafo, 31, according to a person familiar with the matter who was granted anonymity to discuss private matters ...

Politico  ∙  January 6, 2026


Oil trades sideways despite political turmoil in Venezuela | Reuters
... sources with knowledge of operations at state oil company PDVSA said at the weekend. In a global market with plentiful oil supply, analysts said any further ...

Reuters  ∙  January 5, 2026


Air India looks for new CEO to replace Campbell Wilson, sources ...
Air India is scouting for a new chief executive to replace Campbell Wilson, two sources familiar with the matter said, as the airline continues to battle ...

Reuters  ∙  January 5, 2026


'I applaud him': Venezuelan diaspora hails Donald Trump after ...
“Maduro was just a puppet of a very powerful mafia,” said a local café owner, who declined to give his name because he still has business interests in Caracas.

Financial Times  ∙  January 5, 2026


MiniMax to Price Hong Kong IPO at Top of Range on Strong AI ...
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter said, reflecting investor enthusiasm for ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 5, 2026


Venezuelan government launches wave of repression after ousting ...
“We can't celebrate anything,” said a woman walking through the Chacao neighbourhood on Sunday evening, who declined to give her name. “If we celebrate, the ...

Financial Times  ∙  January 5, 2026


Chile to Open Latin American Issuance With Dollar and Euro Bonds ...
... asked not to be identified. Chile last issued debt in those currencies about a year ago, followed by an additional euro bond sale later in the year. The ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 5, 2026


Andurand's Hedge Fund Pared 2025 Loss to 40% on Metals Rally ...
... asked not to be identified because the details are private. A representative for Andurand Capital Management declined to comment. Volatile Returns.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 5, 2026


Saudi Arabia Tests Bond Market Appetite After Signaling Slowdown ...
... asked not to be identified sharing private information. The kingdom is also selling five- and 10-year tranches. Read more: Saudis Signal Intention to Ease ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 5, 2026


US Taking Early Steps to Prepare for Venezuela Embassy Reopening
... asked not to be identified without permission to speak publicly. “We're thinking about it,” President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One when ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 5, 2026