Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Contractor for $1.2B Texas detention center lacks experience: Report
An anonymous source told the AP that Gemini alleged Acquisition Logistics lacked experience, staff and the resources to operate the detention center. The ...

MSN  ∙  August 28, 2025


Exclusive | Gallerist Barbara Gladstone's NYC home has sold for ...
... declined to be named. Advertisement. The late Barbara Gladstone. 13. The late Barbara Gladstone. WireImage. The staircase alone is a sight to behold. 13. The ...

New York Post  ∙  August 28, 2025


Cowboys trade for Kenny Clark: Here's what to know
... a person familiar with the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports' Tyler Dragon. Dallas will receive two future draft picks in exchange for Parsons and ...

USA Today  ∙  August 28, 2025


Key US Energy Data Delayed or Suspended After DOGE Cuts
... a person familiar with the situation. The independent Energy Department unit lost more than 100 of its roughly 350-person workforce amid buyouts and other ...

MSN  ∙  August 28, 2025


Former MLB star Mark Teixeira announces bid for US House seat in ...
... a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Friday. Sports · Bookmaker linked to baseball star Shohei Ohtani's interpreter sentenced to ...

Star Tribune  ∙  August 28, 2025


The 'land swap' that wasn't: Inside Trump's frantic dash for Ukraine ...
Following Witkoff's readout to the U.S. president, described by two people briefed on the matter, Trump hailed his emissary's "great progress" and agreed to ...

MSN  ∙  August 28, 2025


Police reopen case involving death of boy, 4, after arrests of ...
A former member of the group, who did not want to be identified, told KTLA that Martin goes by the title “prophetess.” The couple has complete control over ...

MSN  ∙  August 28, 2025


Boys, ages 12 and 15, shot and critically wounded in Chicago's ...
I thought he fell from the roof because they were doing construction," said the barber, who did not want to be identified. "But the whole time, he got shot ...

MSN  ∙  August 28, 2025


Former Colts owner Irsay continued battling addiction relapses prior ...
The Post cites five people who had direct knowledge of Irsay's relapses but who requested anonymity because they said they feared retaliation from the team ...

MSN  ∙  August 28, 2025


Kennedy expected to name deputy Jim O'Neill as acting CDC ...
... an administration official and another person familiar with the matter. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad. SmartAsset. O ...

MSN  ∙  August 28, 2025


Amazon, NBCU Make Peacock Available Via Prime Video Sign-Up
... person familiar with the matter. This person says NBCU executives believe a recent spate of sports deals that put the NFL, NBA and Winter Olympics on ...

MSN  ∙  August 28, 2025


India considers halting shadow banks from duplicating business
... already proposed for banks, said people with knowledge of the matter. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila. The ...

MSN  ∙  August 28, 2025


Two firefighters arrested in immigration raid while tackling 9,000 ...
This is how they treat us,” one firefighter, who asked to remain anonymous, told the Seattle Times.

MSN  ∙  August 28, 2025


Heartless stranger pushes tot in broad-daylight NYC attack while ...
That's when the maniac blindsided the little girl – shoving her to the pavement for no reason, according to cops and the mom, who did not want to be identified.

MSN  ∙  August 28, 2025


Israeli commandos land in Syria in clash over 'spy equipment'
A source said Israeli troops went in to retrieve surveillance equipment. The Israeli operation appeared to be the largest of several strikes on Syria this ...

MSN  ∙  August 28, 2025


The NYC home of late art-world legend Barbara Gladstone has sold ...
... declined to be named. Expand article logo Continue reading.

MSN  ∙  August 28, 2025


Exclusive-Vietnamese feed makers buying Canadian canola meal ...
The traders declined to be named as they were not authorised to speak to the media. Canadian officials had constructive talks with their Chinese ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  August 28, 2025


FEMA Suspends Staff Who Signed a Letter Criticizing Trump - The ...
... people briefed on the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they feared retribution. Maxine Joselow reports on climate policy for The Times ...

New York Times  ∙  August 27, 2025


US tariffs on India hit 50% as Donald Trump-Narendra Modi ties sour
According to three people briefed on the matter, Modi did not communicate with Trump in the run-up to the tariff deadline, as he was concerned that the US ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 27, 2025


'I went to his house once': Teen's chilling memory of Dezi Freeman ...
A neighbour, who did not wish to be identified, described him as a deer hunter with plenty of weapons and a deep knowledge of the hills. “He knows what he's ...

The Australian  ∙  August 27, 2025


Microsoft talks set to push OpenAI's restructure into next year
... with knowledge of the matter. Copyright The Financial Times Limited 2025. All rights reserved. Reuse this content (opens in new window) CommentsJump to ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 27, 2025


Exclusive: China tech giant JD.Com unit, two other firms plan $1 ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. JD Property, the unlisted infrastructure investment and asset ...

Reuters  ∙  August 27, 2025


Exclusive: West frets over China's interest in Vietnam tungsten mine ...
... potentially hampering access to a major source of the critical mineral outside China, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  August 27, 2025


Minneapolis mass shooting leaves one dead, others wounded.
A man with Gonzalez who declined to give his name shared a phone video that showed the severe wounds of the man shot in the head and the woman hit in the arm.

Star Tribune  ∙  August 27, 2025


Vitol Set to Ship First Syrian Crude Oil Since Sanctions Lifted ...
The world's biggest independent oil trader will transport the cargo to a refinery in Italy, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 27, 2025


New World Development Sells HK Retail Podium for $15 Million ...
... a retail space in one of its commercial buildings in Hong Kong for about HK$120 million ($15 million), according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 27, 2025


Pakistan on 'exceptionally high' flooding alert, says India released ...
Asked if more warnings could be issued, the source said it was possible. A family with their belongings takes refuge over a roof of their house near Chenab ...

Reuters  ∙  August 27, 2025


Inside ICE, Trump's migrant crackdown is taking a toll on officers ...
Most of the current and former ICE officials requested anonymity due to concerns about retaliation against themselves or former colleagues. Americans have ...

Reuters  ∙  August 27, 2025


FEMA employees put on leave after criticizing Trump administration ...
She had spoken to The Post on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retribution about the difficult decision to sign her full name on the letter. She ...

MSN  ∙  August 27, 2025


Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice will be suspended six games by the ...
Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice will be suspended six games by the NFL, a person familiar with the discipline tells the AP.

Star Tribune  ∙  August 27, 2025


Anthropic names ex-senators, intel chiefs to advisory council
Defense and intelligence communities are shelling out billions of dollars in AI and autonomy contracts.

Axios  ∙  August 27, 2025


Prosecutors fail to indict sandwich thrower in Trump's Washington ...
... a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. Sean Charles Dunn was arrested on an assault charge after he threw a sub-style sandwich at a ...

ABC News  ∙  August 27, 2025


Alert: Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice will be suspended six games by ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice will be suspended six games by the NFL, a person familiar with the discipline tells the AP. Aug 27, 2025 ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  August 27, 2025


Ravens' Kyle Hamilton becomes highest-paid safety in NFL history
The Baltimore Ravens agreed to a four-year, $100.4 million extension with the All-Pro safety on Wednesday, a person familiar with the negotiations confirmed to ...

USA Today  ∙  August 27, 2025


CDC Director Susan Monarez Is Fired, White House Says - The New ...
... a person familiar with the unusual arrangement. Her brief leadership included dealing with the fallout from decisions by Mr. Kennedy, who had unseated ...

New York Times  ∙  August 27, 2025


Buzz grows for possible Padilla California governor's run - POLITICO
Padilla is not ruling out a run, according to a person familiar with his thinking who was granted anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. Edgar ...

Politico  ∙  August 27, 2025


Porsche begins CEO search likely to end dual VW role, source says ...
Porsche has begun the search for a successor to CEO Oliver Blume, a source close to the matter said, signalling what is likely to be the end of his dual ...

Reuters  ∙  August 27, 2025


Beijing, New York Commuters Keep Their Cool as Londoners Sweat ...
Despite the day's sweltering temperatures, Lucinda, a pharmacy student who declined to give her last name, wore a long-sleeved blouse and pants. “The ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 27, 2025


Israel pushes forward with Gaza City offensive despite mass protests
For two years, it has been a roller coaster of hope and desperation," Naama, who declined to give her last name, told DW at the square. She said she wanted ...

MSN  ∙  August 27, 2025


AstraZeneca bounces back from scandal in China
He remains in detention, with no update on the investigation, according to several people close to the company. AstraZeneca declined to comment. Wang, known ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 27, 2025


Taiwan's Yageo expects Japan national security clearance for $740 ...
The Taiwanese company agreed to accept all the conditions set forth by the ministry, said a source familiar with the matter who declined to be identified.

Reuters  ∙  August 27, 2025


Denmark Demands US Answers to New Greenland Allegations ...
One of DR's sources, who declined to be identified, said: "What we are seeing is the use of soft power, influence and attempts to create internal discord.

Newsweek  ∙  August 27, 2025


GTCR in Talks for Private Debt to Fund Bid for Drugmaker Zentiva ...
Talks are ongoing and there's no guarantee a deal will materialize, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private information.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 27, 2025


Prosecutors fail to indict sandwich thrower in Trump's Washington ...
... a federal law enforcement official in the nation's capital, a person familiar with the matter told the Associated Press.

CNN  ∙  August 27, 2025


The next stage of the Fed takeover
A person familiar with the matter said the administration's goal isn't to make the central bank more dovish, but to scrutinize how regional presidents are ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 27, 2025


Rheinmetall wants to take over German shipbuilder NVL, Bild ...
Rheinmetall's supervisory board intends to consider the purchase in the coming weeks, Bild said, while citing a person familiar with the matter as saying ...

Reuters  ∙  August 27, 2025


Former DOJ Worker Won't Be Indicted for Throwing Sandwich at ...
... a person familiar with the matter told the Associated Press. Sean Charles Dunn was arrested on an assault charge after a video showed him hurling a sub ...

Newsweek  ∙  August 27, 2025


Walleye Incubates Hedge Fund Strategy for Potential Spinout ...
... a person familiar with the matter said, asking not to be identified discussing private information. Baker is set to start at Walleye in September, the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 27, 2025


TikTok owner ByteDance sets valuation at over $330 billion
The revised valuation and the second-quarter revenue growth details had not been reported previously. The sources declined to be named as they were not ...

CNBC  ∙  August 27, 2025


TikTok owner ByteDance to launch share buyback valuing company ...
The revised valuation and the second-quarter revenue growth details had not been reported previously. The sources declined to be named as they were not ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  August 27, 2025