Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Exxon's Top US Gas Trader to Join Expand as Exits Hit Oil Giant
Jon Jaye is heading to Expand, the largest US gas producer, after nearly 16 years with Exxon, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing career ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 26, 2026


Apple's Touchscreen MacBook to Use M5 Pro, Max Chips - Bloomberg
They're planned to be powered by the existing M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans are private. More ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 26, 2026


Who are the employees suing Kylie Jenner? What we know about ...
The chef who filed a lawsuit against Jenner in June 2026 chose to remain anonymous. The former culinary staff member claimed pregnancy discrimination and ...

MSN  ∙  June 26, 2026


Vance Downplays Watergate and Compares Himself to Nixon
Vance raised $4.2 million at a Republican National Committee dinner in Palo Alto, according to a person briefed on the event who spoke on the condition of ...

New York Times  ∙  June 26, 2026


Apple's Vision Pro and Smart Glasses Chief Is Leaving for OpenAI
Meade will work on OpenAI's upcoming family of AI-powered devices, said the people, who declined to be named discussing unannounced personnel moves. More ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 26, 2026


Chinese AI, chip firms are driving an onshore IPO rebound - Reuters
... declined to be named as they were not authorised to speak to the media. Baidu and Kunlunxin did not respond to emailed requests seeking ​comment. Ho-Yin Lee ...

Reuters  ∙  June 26, 2026


Small plane crashes into Beijing's tallest building - Financial Times
The pilot, who declined to be named, said aviation was strictly prohibited within the capital's second ring road and flights in that area would immediately ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 26, 2026


Byju's lenders seek 30% stake in Indian education group ... - Reuters
The two sources, who declined to be named as the talks ‌are private, ⁠told Reuters that the lenders are in the advanced stages of settling the dispute and ...

Reuters  ∙  June 26, 2026


China's State Media Say EU Risks 'Freezing' of Ties Over Trade
... a person familiar with the matter whom it didn't identify. More From Bloomberg. CHINA-ECONOMY. Ex-China Exec of Advertising Giant Sentenced to Life in $176 ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 26, 2026


Supreme Court halts order to force reporter to reveal source or pay fine
... an anonymous source. Chen alleged in her case against Herridge that the veteran journalist, who has worked for Fox News, CBS News and now runs her own ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 26, 2026


Senators leading the way in pursuit of top winger on trade market
The comments, as made by an anonymous source, point towards trade talk involving the 23-year-old in a major move. Expand article logo Continue reading.

MSN  ∙  June 26, 2026


Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits as boot camp ...
Only 40% of the new trainees moving through the boot camp at Lackland opted to receive the shot once it became optional, a source familiar with the situation ...

LA Times  ∙  June 26, 2026


Big Wins for Trump at the Supreme Court, and a $2.5 Billion ...
A source familiar with the situation at Jaguar Land Rover has told ITV News this is catastrophic. It's a complete shutdown. tracy mumford. Hackers burrowed ...

New York Times  ∙  June 26, 2026


Warsh reaches within the Fed for latest advisory appointments - CNBC
... asked not to be named because the discussions were private. Covitz is one of three deputy directors in the research and statistics division while Engstrom ...

CNBC  ∙  June 26, 2026


End of an era? Salvini's decline undermines Meloni's re-election bid
A party official, who asked not to be named, said once-routine internal meetings had become increasingly fraught, with members openly criticising Salvini ...

Reuters  ∙  June 26, 2026


Venezuela's twin earthquakes toll doubles amid desperate rescue ...
A rescue worker, speaking off the record, told AFP conditions were precarious, with a shortage of trained personnel and significant technical limitations.

MSN  ∙  June 26, 2026


Husband shoots 30-yr-old woman dead in south Delhi over cheating ...
A family member, who refused to be named, said, “Kavita had been complaining about him for months. They got married one and a half year back but he started ...

MSN  ∙  June 26, 2026


2 killed in shooting in Chicago's Dunning neighborhood near ... - MSN
... did not want to be identified. "It's horrifying. And it's scary, because my kids are outside, they're 12 and 10." CPD officers were also seen going down an ...

MSN  ∙  June 26, 2026


Two senators seek Polymarket probe over social media campaign
The CFTC is investigating the prediction markets company, the WSJ reported Friday, citing a person familiar with the matter. Expand article logo Continue ...

MSN  ∙  June 26, 2026


CFTC conducting broad probe into prediction market Polymarket
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is conducting an extensive investigation into Polymarket, according to a person familiar with the matter, ...

MSN  ∙  June 26, 2026


China securities regulator ordered cross-border swap curbs ... - MSN
Both requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the topic. China's TRS exposure is about 500 billion yuan ($73.5 billion), mostly in overseas equities ...

MSN  ∙  June 26, 2026


NBA free agency 2026 live updates, latest trades, news and rumors
Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri has interest in reuniting with Kawhi Leonard, multiple league sources with knowledge of Dallas' thinking told The ...

New York Times  ∙  June 26, 2026


US strikes Iran in response to a drone attack on a ship - Newsday
The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing military operation. The British military said on Thursday that a container ship was hit ...

Newsday  ∙  June 26, 2026


Joe Sakic already making big deals, bringing back veterans in his ...
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because financial terms were not disclosed. Sakic certainly knows the value of a grizzled ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 26, 2026


Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell ...
... sources familiar with the matter. CBS News. Luigi Mangione's attorneys call report of possible plea deal "troubling". Video Player is loading. Play Video.

MSN  ∙  June 26, 2026


Retailers issue warning about PS5 and Xbox console shortages - MSN
In a statement shared by TheGameBusiness, an anonymous source for a major games retailer warned about shortages during the holiday shopping season. The ...

MSN  ∙  June 26, 2026


The housing bill Trump won't sign - MSN
・"An Iranian court has sentenced an outspoken female singer to 74 lashes for performing at a concert without wearing a hijab, according to a person close to ...

MSN  ∙  June 26, 2026


White House asks OpenAI to limit its next model release - MSN
... a source familiar with the situation told CNN.

MSN  ∙  June 26, 2026


Everything that happened leading up to the opening day of 2026 ...
He agreed to pick up that option and will spread the remaining $34 million over the next two seasons, according to the source, who requested anonymity to ...

New York Times  ∙  June 26, 2026


One trade we'd like to see: Lu Dort to the Lakers - The Athletic
Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri has interest in reuniting with Kawhi Leonard, multiple league sources with knowledge of Dallas' thinking told The ...

New York Times  ∙  June 26, 2026


One free-agent signing we'd like to see: Sandro Mamukelashvili to ...
Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri has interest in reuniting with Kawhi Leonard, multiple league sources with knowledge of Dallas' thinking told The ...

New York Times  ∙  June 26, 2026


Quinn Emanuel takes charge of £36bn BHP case from troubled ...
Pogust remains the law firm on record representing the victims in court, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The entrance to Chancery House on ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 25, 2026


DigitalBridge Is Said to Explore Options for AIMS Data Centre
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. The US-based digital infrastructure firm is working with a financial adviser and has ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 25, 2026


China Starts Marketing Record €5 Billion of Sovereign Bonds
... person familiar with the matter. The securities could be priced as early as Thursday, the person added. More From Bloomberg. China Pushes Rating Firms to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 25, 2026


Duke guard Isaiah Evans goes to Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA ...
The Wolves spent a good chunk of time scouting Evans and like his ability to be a movement shooter, a source said. They may need that with starting guard ...

Star Tribune  ∙  June 25, 2026


CME Plans to Launch Wind Derivatives for US, Europe, Australia
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange plans to launch wind derivatives across three continents, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the role of ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 25, 2026


Gregg Phillips stepping away from FEMA role - The Washington Post
... according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. The move marks ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 25, 2026


Trump Administration Asks OpenAI to Stagger AI Model Release
The Trump administration has asked OpenAI to stagger the release of an upcoming powerful artificial intelligence model, according to a person familiar with ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 25, 2026


Brazil Police Deepen Americanas Probe, Execute Fresh Searches
... their houses searched in a Federal Police probe into alleged accounting fraud at retailer Americanas SA, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 25, 2026


Lewis Family Is Said to Plan £100 Million Tottenham Investment
could be at least £100 million ($132 million), according to a person familiar with the matter. Tottenham is majority-owned by ENIC Sports, in which ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 25, 2026


Head of UK's biggest union backs Ed Miliband for chancellor
Neal Lawson, director of soft-left group Compass and a person close to Burnham, said Labour faced an “existential crisis” unless it delivered big economic ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 25, 2026


Everyone is worried about AI killing jobs. She's testing a fix-it plan.
A person close to Hastings confirmed the substance of the call and spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe a private conversation. Utah Gov. Spencer ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 25, 2026


Trump administration asks OpenAI to limit next model release - Axios
This marks the first time the U.S. government has preemptively asked a U.S. AI company to restrict the launch of a model before release.

Axios  ∙  June 25, 2026


Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits amid boot ...
Only 40% of the new trainees moving through the bootcamp at Lackland opted to receive the shot once it became optional, a source familiar with the situation ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 25, 2026


White House asks OpenAI to limit its next model release - CNN
... government-approved partners because of its advanced capabilities, a source familiar with the situation told CNN.

CNN  ∙  June 25, 2026


JPMorgan names Petno and Rohrbaugh co-presidents; Lake exits
... declined to be identified speaking about the bank's plans. Either manager could take over for Dimon in the short term if needed, they said. While Petno ...

CNBC  ∙  June 25, 2026


Three Indian development financiers eye $1.5 bln dollar loans under ...
The sources ​declined to be identified as they are not authorised to speak to the media. NABARD and SIDBI did not ‌respond ⁠to Reuters' requests for comment ...

Reuters  ∙  June 25, 2026


Dubai enlists businesses to help secure hub status after Iran war ...
March and the entire second quarter have been "lost", said the CEO of a UAE investment firm, who declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the ...

Reuters  ∙  June 25, 2026


Rescue work underway after quakes rock Venezuela, 'high ... - CNBC
Another resident, a 41-year-old office worker who declined to be named, said she received an earthquake alert on her phone just before the shaking intensified.

CNBC  ∙  June 25, 2026


Strikes, soaring costs and M&A await BHP's new CEO Craig - Reuters
Craig told one ⁠investor that he would have a "really good look at uranium, but scale is hard." The investor declined to be named because it was against company ...

Reuters  ∙  June 25, 2026