Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Iran-Gulf Talks Delayed as Saudi Arabia Counters Houthi Attacks
... person familiar with the matter, asking not to be identified by name discussing sensitive matters. More From Bloomberg. Daily life in Iran's strategic port ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 14, 2026


ICBC, HSBC Among Major Lenders on ByteDance's $30 Billion Loan
... person familiar with the matter. The signing took place last week, according to the person, who asked not to be identified discussing private matters. More ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 14, 2026


Kioxia Is Said to Consider Raising $10 Billion in US Listing
Kioxia Holdings Corp. is considering raising at least $10 billion by listing American depositary receipts, people familiar with the matter said, ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 14, 2026


Apollo's Michaels Uses $101 Million of Tariff Refund to Cut Debt
... Global Management Inc.-owned retailer Michaels Cos. used a windfall from tariff refunds to help cut its leverage, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 14, 2026


SoftBank Gets Upsized $11.9 Billion Loan in OpenAI Funding Push
SoftBank Group Corp. secured an $11.87 billion loan to support its investment in US artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, people familiar with the matter ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 14, 2026


CVC joins JC Flowers in potential bid for UK bank Aldermore ...
Private equity group CVC has joined forces with JC ​Flowers on a bid for FirstRand's UK bank arm ‌Aldermore, two people familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  September 14, 2026


Kimberly-Clark prepares asset sales to win EU nod for Kenvue deal ...
... Kenvue ‌that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal after a preliminary review, people familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  September 14, 2026


Chinese Local Banks Urged to Boost Clients' Yuan Hedging
... requested anonymity discussing confidential information. The regulators also have summoned underperforming banks for talks, they added. More From Bloomberg.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 14, 2026


Saudi Leader Meets U.S. Commander as Houthi Attacks Threaten ...
They requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. Want to stay updated on what's happening in Saudi Arabia and Yemen? Sign up for ...

New York Times  ∙  September 14, 2026


Another WNBA team in Canada? Vancouver group says it's 'forming ...
The person requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the process publicly. "I believe (the league is) aware Vancouver is interested. I ...

USA Today  ∙  September 14, 2026


Whistle-Blower: Federal Agents May Have Broken State Laws in ...
Democracy Defenders Fund said in its report that the whistle-blower requested anonymity because of “an extreme fear of retaliation but they feel an ...

New York Times  ∙  September 14, 2026


Trump agreed to new ethics rules to get a crypto bill across the line ...
... on condition of anonymity to describe the private talks. The language presented in that meeting by Lummis, a longtime crypto backer steeped in the ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 14, 2026


Samsung, SK Hynix reject KEPCO's $19 billion power ... - Reuters
The official spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the ​matter. Samsung Electronics ​and SK ⁠Hynix declined to comment. South Korean ...

Reuters  ∙  September 14, 2026


Joe Sakic plans to indefinitely stay in GM role for Avs with no search ...
The person spoke of Sakic's dual responsibilities on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the decision. Sakic was the architect behind ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 14, 2026


Saudi pipeline hit by drones will be out of service for weeks, further ...
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to journalists. Last week, the rebels seized the port city of Mokha and ...

Newsday  ∙  September 14, 2026


Trump calls AI risks a 'hoax,' says there is a 'SICK conspiracy ...
Trump and Altman did meet last week on the sidelines of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, according to a person familiar who insisted on anonymity to ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 14, 2026


Key West Feels the Pain of Trump Decision on Haitians
The man, who did not want his name used for fear of attracting immigration authorities, works at a supermarket deli, earning $19 an hour. He lost T.P.S. in ...

New York Times  ∙  September 14, 2026


Local journalism hit by another wave of layoffs - Los Angeles Times
Those included 28 lost jobs and four positions that were frozen, according to a person familiar with the situation, speaking on condition of anonymity. They ...

LA Times  ∙  September 14, 2026


Russians are still fleeing abroad, citing fears of a new mobilization ...
He asked not to be identified because of security concerns. (Associated Press). By Dasha Litvinova. Sept. 14, 2026 7:41 AM PT. 1; 8 min. Click here to listen to ...

LA Times  ∙  September 14, 2026


'Good move': Indonesia's finance minister switch will ease investor ...
A senior Jakarta-based analyst who declined to be named said despite Suahasil's experience, it was unlikely his appointment would fundamentally alter ...

Reuters  ∙  September 14, 2026


AI & Tech Brief: A legal shield for pacing - The Washington Post
... a person close to GOP leadership told me. Meanwhile, the Senate Commerce committee under Chair Ted Cruz (R-Texas) wants to hold a markup on AI legislation ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 14, 2026


Saudi pipeline hit by drones will be out of service for weeks, further ...
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to brief the media. The pipeline has been moving an average of 2.6 million to ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 14, 2026


Paris and Beirut push to extend UN peacekeepers' mission in ...
Ideas had included a new “scaled-down” UN mission, French troops, US military personnel, or an EU force, said people familiar with the matter. Italian and ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 13, 2026


CVC faces shareholder revolt over €10.7bn Recordati take-private
People close to the matter said the board reshuffle reflected a previous agreement between CVC and Groupe Bruxelles Lambert that envisaged equal ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 13, 2026


How Russia's new drones are changing the air war - Financial Times
... a person close to the Kremlin. Ukrainian government plane UR-ABA on the runway at Gardermoen airport near Oslo. The Ukrainian jet believed to carry ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 13, 2026


Carney says Canada seeks "unique alliance" but not ... - Reuters
The Globe and Mail newspaper separately reported it was the ​EU, not Carney, that floated the associate membership title, citing an anonymous source who ...

Reuters  ∙  September 13, 2026


Inside the 'summer camp' training rabbis how to use firearms - NY Post
A donor who asked to remain anonymous stepped forward to fund the pilot so participating rabbis would not have to pay for the training. The response was ...

New York Post  ∙  September 13, 2026


Anthropic Said to Choose Nasdaq for Much-Anticipated IPO
Anthropic PBC has picked Nasdaq as its listing venue ahead of a potential record-setting initial public offering, according to a person familiar with the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 13, 2026


Trump EPA to Rescind Carbon Standards for Coal, Gas Power Plants
... asked not to be named because the details aren't yet public. Earlier this year, the EPA rescinded similar climate standards for vehicles and the 2009 ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 13, 2026


Anthropic's Amodei Calls for AI Slowdown; Tesla Gains Ground - WSJ
... a person familiar with the situation. That could put at risk Wilson's fortune, estimated at roughly $6 billion, and throws into question just how much ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  September 13, 2026


Detroit police transfer case involving Sheffield ex to outside agency
A source close to the situation who spoke with the Free Press said the FBI has taken over and an internal police timeline posted to social media and ...

USA Today  ∙  September 13, 2026


Exclusive | Bari Weiss caught in 'Cold War' power struggle with CBS ...
... a source close to the network. Tony Dokoupil anchors the launch of Artemis II from the CBS News bureau at the Kennedy 6. “CBS Evening News” anchored by Tony ...

New York Post  ∙  September 13, 2026


Anthropic tells investors it will be profitable for second straight quarter
... with knowledge of the matter. The measure strips out costs including stock-based compensation. Anthropic's gross margins are above 80 per cent before ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 13, 2026


Russian nuclear head says Ukraine attacked fuel trucks ... - Reuters
The head of Russia's state nuclear energy corporation accused Ukraine of attacking diesel fuel trucks ​and jeopardising safety at the Russian-held ...

Reuters  ∙  September 13, 2026


Canada seeks Ukraine loan role to deepen EU ties - Financial Times
... people briefed on the matter. The Canadian prime minister was seeking to build an alliance of liberal powers committed to the multilateral order thrown into ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 13, 2026


Iran-Gulf talks without US participation on reopening the Strait ... - CNN
... sources familiar with sources familiar with the matter. “I'm not trying to force Iran to the ...

CNN  ∙  September 13, 2026


Saudi pipeline outage threatens loss of 4% of global oil supply
But with the pipeline out ‌of service, ⁠Yanbu now has stocks to maintain exports for just five to seven days, according to three industry sources familiar with ...

Reuters  ∙  September 13, 2026


Abacus Group in buyout spotlight as Charter Hall lifts its shareholding
Sources close to Charter Hall have linked the buying to the fact that Abacus Group was currently undervalued and say it came at a time when its funds ...

The Australian  ∙  September 13, 2026


Iran's nuclear chief not expected to attend IAEA General Conference ...
nuclear watchdog's member nations in Vienna for the first time in years because he is banned from international travel, an official briefed on the matter said.

Washington Post  ∙  September 13, 2026


Obama Urges Democrats to Move A.I. Oversight to the Center of ...
... on the condition of anonymity to describe a private gathering. “Once you are speaker, I would strongly urge that the Democrats put together a framework for ...

New York Times  ∙  September 13, 2026


Iran reports commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz - CNN
“However, this agreement does not imply an automatic reopening of the Strait of Hormuz,” the source said. “The strait will not become secure until the US ...

CNN  ∙  September 13, 2026


Ottawa seeks tighter ties with EU without sacrificing sovereignty
The source said, without providing details, that the talks include labour and student mobility, plus strengthening academic and research collaboration. The ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  September 13, 2026


US EPA poised to repeal carbon standards for gas, coal power ...
... ​pollution standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants, ‌Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  September 13, 2026


EPA Poised to Repeal Carbon Rules for Coal, Gas Power Plants
... to formally rescind carbon pollution standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants as soon as Monday, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 13, 2026


Fighting in Yemen intensifies, and Houthis launch more attacks on ...
... on condition of anonymity out of concern for her and her family's safety. Houthis claim attacks against Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities sounded sirens Sunday ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 13, 2026


For the US news industry, a tough summer draws to a close with ...
Those included 28 lost jobs and four positions that were frozen, according to a person familiar with the situation, speaking on condition of anonymity. They ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  September 12, 2026


For the US news industry, a tough summer draws to a close with ...
Those included 28 lost jobs and four positions that were frozen, according to a person familiar with the situation, speaking on condition of anonymity. They ...

Newsday  ∙  September 12, 2026


Park officials pushed for a Grand Canyon trail to remain closed ...
... official briefed on the matter. Those decisions were made, they said, amid ongoing pressure from lawmakers to keep the park fully operational. “There were a ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 12, 2026


Trump Brushes Off AI Doomsaying to Safeguard US Lead Over China
Trump and Brockman used it to visualize a golf course on the moon, according to people familiar with the meeting who requested anonymity to describe a private ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 12, 2026


Lebanese army detains Bashar Assad's relative on weapons and ...
... on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. Suleiman Assad is the son of Hilal Assad, a cousin of the ousted president ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 12, 2026