Anonymous Source Tracker

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


US Supreme Court considers Trump's bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook
Powell plans to attend Wednesday's arguments, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters. (Reporting by Andrew Chung; Additional reporting by Ann ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Jamie Dimon says US should impose Trump's credit card rate cap in ...
Several large credit card lenders contacted by CNBC on Tuesday said they had made no changes to their interest rates, but they all declined to be identified as ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Exclusive: Chilling photo shows armed duo as cops probe BB gun ...
The source, who declined to be identified out of fear of retribution, went on to say the couple has weapons beyond BB guns and “are extremely reckless.” The ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


ECB's Lagarde left Davos dinner after Lutnick slammed Europe
The VIP event on Tuesday evening was attended by more than 100 people and featured Lutnick as the final speaker, said the people, who declined to be identified ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


India fertiliser imports on track to hit all-time high of $18 billion this ...
... declined to be named because they were ‌not authorised to speak publicly. In the first nine months of the fiscal year that ends in March, India's fertiliser ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Newsom says White House blocked him from speaking at global forum
... speak off the record instead, the governor's office said. Newsom declined. A White House spokesperson declined to say whether Newsom was blocked by the ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Do siblings need to give their mother their inheritance from their ...
You can speak off-the-record and without prejudice in mediation to find out what happened. You can search for a mutually acceptable resolution. This can ...

None  ∙  January 21, 2026


Cody Bellinger makes free agency decision: Report
Free agent Cody Bellinger has reportedly reached an agreement to return to the New York Yankees, sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to ESPN's ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Handful of life-changing winnings handed out already at Coast ...
The person, who declined to be identified, placed a $200 bet and won a $100,000 jackpot. This is the fourth $100,000 or greater jackpot in 2026, with one ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Trump calls for Congress to enact 10% credit card interest rate cap ...
Several large credit card lenders contacted by CNBC on Tuesday said they had made no changes to their interest rates, but they all declined to be identified.

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Reading casino regulars hit £86,000 jackpot after night out in town
The couple, who have asked to remain anonymous, won the five-figure sum after being dealt a Royal Flush in Spades while playing poker at Grosvenor Casino ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


London courts have fastest growing case backlog - Yahoo News ...
One woman, who asked to remain anonymous, said she experienced sustained domestic abuse from her former partner over a period of 23 years, including ...

None  ∙  January 21, 2026


Trial begins for man accused of Greg Bovino murder-for-hire plot
The government's first witness, Jimenez had previously been identified in the criminal complaint as an anonymous “source of information.” Pictures of the ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Informational flyers about immigration rights appear in Colorado ...
One professor said the group chose to remain anonymous after one member received threats. The flyers explain what actions are allowed, where immigration ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Michigan woman wins $6 million, wants to use money to change lives
The 63-year-old woman, who lives in Clinton County in mid-Michigan and chose to remain anonymous, won one of the top prizes on the Millionaire Maker game ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Ted Cruz swats speculation that he won't be in Texas amid ...
A source familiar with the situation confirmed to Chron that Cruz was traveling to Laguna Beach. Little-Known Things That Could Help With Bills If You're On ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


PTPA may seek $1 billion raise for efforts to remake pro tennis - MSN
... a person familiar with the situation said. PTPA may also look to raise up to $1 billion to fund the new Holdco, the person said, though no decisions have ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Qatar's $580 billion wealth fund said to weigh radical overhaul - MSN
... people familiar with the matter, setting the stage for a landmark reshaping of one of the world's largest wealth funds.

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Lagarde walks out of Lutnick speech in Davos critical of Europe ...
... sources familiar with the matter said. The European Central Bank president exited during a passage of heavy criticism levelled at Europe by Lutnick.

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


ICE agents spotted in Biddeford neighborhood - MSN
The founder, who asked to remain anonymous for safety reasons, said he launched Biddeford Buzz after he was shot on Elm Street last May, citing his ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Top offenders on NYC 'worst landlords' list rack up most housing ...
She declined to give her last name. “It's just a lot of non-communication with any of the tenants, and just, neglect.” Merlyn Williams, who pays $1,400 a ...

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Harry 'ready' to give evidence earlier in Mail publisher trial – source
... for this moment for the last three years”, a source close to his claim has said. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad.

MSN  ∙  January 21, 2026


Mavericks hiring CAA Sports to help find naming-rights partner for ...
“The family remains excited about the future of the franchise and the Cooper Flagg era,” a source close to Dumont told NBA reporter Marc Stein on Monday in ...

New York Times  ∙  January 21, 2026


Philippines Braves Rough Market With First Dollar Bond in a Year ...
The Philippines is offering notes of 5.5 years, 10 years and 25 years, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 20, 2026


CNBC Daily Open: EU has nuclear option to deal with Trump's ...
... a person familiar with the situation told CNBC. Putin invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace,' Kremlin says. The council, created by Trump last year, is ...

CNBC  ∙  January 20, 2026


Greenland: Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump ...
A source close to Emmanuel Macron issued a statement on Monday saying that France did not plan to accept an invitation that, "along with many countries", it ...

BBC  ∙  January 20, 2026


India Is Cornered by China's Lock on Tech - Bloomberg
... did not want to be identified. Xiamen Hithium Energy Storage Technology Co., with which Reliance was in talks to license cell technology, withdrew from the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 20, 2026


Fire breaks out at downtown Oakland apartment building; firefighter ...
I was like well, that's not good," said the resident, who did not want to be identified. "So, I had to call 911 and tell them unit I was in." Active 3 Alarm ...

CBS News  ∙  January 20, 2026


Fresh Russian Strikes Cut Heat to Thousands in Ukraine's Freezing ...
The lack of heat and water is unpleasant but the biggest challenge, said Andrew, who did not want to be identified by his surname because of security ...

New York Times  ∙  January 20, 2026


Stark contrast between two LA districts shown on one street | New ...
... declined to provide his last name, noting that he fears accidents or car damage when he drives out of the enclave. “I know I'm safe when I'm in Beverly ...

New York Post  ∙  January 20, 2026


C.I.A.'s New Focus on Latin America Reflected in Raid to Seize ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence. The C.I.A. declined to comment. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. A senior U.S. official ...

New York Times  ∙  January 20, 2026


Justice Dept. seeks prosecutors for Minneapolis surge - The ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss plans that had not yet been made public. The prosecutors could help with the existing caseload in Minnesota or work ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 20, 2026


Greenland's Leader Says He Cannot Rule Out an American Attack ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss operational matters. So far, there has been no official call for Greenlanders to stock up on essential household ...

New York Times  ∙  January 20, 2026


Internet shutdown squeezes Iran's ailing businesses already hurt by ...
One pet shop owner in Tehran, who spoke on the condition of anonymity like others for fear of reprisals, said his business had fallen by 90% since the protests.

ABC News  ∙  January 20, 2026


Pentagon moves to cut U.S. participation in some NATO advisory ...
They spoke on the condition of anonymity to detail the U.S. administration's plans. Rather than withdraw all at once, the Pentagon intends not to replace ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 20, 2026


Tottenham executive Rebecca Caplehorn to join Premier League as ...
Sources close to the club, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to do so publicly, said that Caplehorn's departure was her ...

New York Times  ∙  January 20, 2026


Robert Saleh set to be Tennessee Titans' new head coach
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet finalized. NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported on Jan. 18 that the Titans had ...

USA Today  ∙  January 20, 2026


KKR's Americas buyout fund on track to beat $20B target - report
... with knowledge of the matter. The firm exceeded the $19B raised for the previous fund, a development that underscores the strength of KKR's (KKR) private ...

MSN  ∙  January 20, 2026


Qiagen Is Said to Consider Strategic Options Amid Fresh Interest ...
... testing firm, is weighing strategic options including a potential sale amid fresh takeover interest, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 20, 2026


Lisa Cook's Supreme Court case may affect Fed Chair Jay Powell's ...
... not authorized to speak on the record. Many developed countries have independent central banks, which are able to set interest rates based on economic ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 20, 2026


Less personnel drama but still sky-high turnover one year into ...
A White House official not authorized to speak on the record tells NPR there has been a significant reduction in the staffing of the National Security Council ...

NPR  ∙  January 20, 2026


Exclusive: Kazakhstan's Tengiz oilfield to stay shut for another 7-10 ...
However, in the following days, output began to grow rapidly at vast Caspian fields Kashagan and Karachaganak, the source said. Kashagan's average daily oil ...

Reuters  ∙  January 20, 2026


What I'm hearing about the Washington Wizards ahead of the NBA ...
Team sources and league sources said they expect the Wizards to remain active until the NBA trade deadline arrives on Feb. 5.

New York Times  ∙  January 20, 2026


MLB owners enraged by Kyle Tucker-Dodgers deal, will push for ...
“These guys are going to go for a cap no matter what it takes,” the source said. Advertisement. Owner frustration reached a boiling point when Tucker agreed ...

New York Times  ∙  January 20, 2026


Trump denies Greenland threats could risk Nato alliance, claiming ...
“It demonstrates that the French president defends the same line in public as in private,” the source said, quoted by Reuters. Macron told Trump that he ...

The Guardian  ∙  January 20, 2026


Trump leaks Macron text, vows 'no going back' on Greenland
Despite the more jovial tone, the source said that the French leader's position was consistent in public and private. According to the screenshot shared by ...

NBC News  ∙  January 20, 2026


Congress opens 'industrial-scale fraud' probe in Minnesota, warns ...
"Minnesota is just the beginning," the source said. Staff on Guthrie's committee were also party to recent briefings with the Centers for Medicare and ...

Fox News  ∙  January 20, 2026


Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos, with US policy in spotlight ...
... sources with knowledge of the visit told Reuters on condition of anonymity. Meanwhile, national security advisers from a number of countries are due to meet ...

Reuters  ∙  January 20, 2026


Callum Wilson was leaving West Ham… until he wasn't - The Athletic
But club sources with knowledge of the situation — who, like all of those spoken to for this article, asked to be kept anonymous to protect relationships ...

New York Times  ∙  January 20, 2026


Robert Saleh lands NFL head coaching gig: Report
... sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter late Monday (January 19) night. 3 Signs You May Want to Switch Financial Advisors.

MSN  ∙  January 20, 2026