Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Hostage talks said to have lost 'momentum' since Dermer took over ...
Earlier Friday, a source involved in the negotiations told CNN that there is a “significant difference in momentum” since Dermer replaced Shin Bet head ...

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2025


Vietnam prepared to crack down on Chinese trade to avoid Trump ...
The aim was to address Washington's concerns over alleged intellectual property theft and transhipment abuses, according to a person briefed on the meeting.

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2025


Cowboys Scion Charlotte Jones Backing NFL Flag Football Bid
... a source familiar with the situation tells FOS. A representative for the NFL said the league is not commenting on individual bidders. A representative for ...

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2025


Judge will halt Trump administration from ending humanitarian ...
Zamora, a 34-year-old Cuban woman who asked to be identified only by her last name due to fears of being detained and deported, received the judge's news as ...

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2025


WeightWatchers facing trouble due to sharp rise of weight-loss ...
“A number of options are being considered, negotiations are ongoing with lenders and bondholders,” a source said. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know ...

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2025


Why Did Coachella Campers Get Stuck in an Hours-Long Traffic ...
According to sources close to the festival, the likely culprits for the traffic jam were two small changes at the festival's popular car camping ground. Should ...

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2025


Health - Axios
But some sources close to the administration argue that it won't impact key voters in any meaningful way that would work against Republicans. "The changes ...

Axios  ∙  April 11, 2025


Google lays off employees from Android, Pixel phone teams
The layoffs were first reported by technology outlet The Information, which cited "a person with direct knowledge." A spokesperson with Google confirmed to ...

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2025


TikTok's owner is building smart glasses
Two people close to the matter announced this news, according to the new report. At this point, we don't know how far into production these glasses are ...

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2025


Women's domestic violence shelter in San Bernardino may close ...
A mother of three children (who did not wish to be identified) sought the help of ...

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2025


China weighs opening its ETF sector to Western firms - report
... with knowledge of the matter. They also said that such experience would help increase trading efficiency and lower costs. However, the trade war between the ...

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2025


General Motors to Suspend Production, Lay Off 500 at Electric ...
GM's decision was due to weak demand for the EV van, and not related to the U.S. administration's trade policy, according to a person briefed on the matter.

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2025


FAA reopens El Paso airspace after security shutdown due ... - Yahoo
The FAA initially cited “special security reasons.” According to The New York Times, a person briefed on the matter said the brief shutdown was related to a ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 11, 2025


Texans, Jalen Pitre agree to three-year extension
The Texans and defensive back Jalen Pitre have agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth $39 million with $30 million guaranteed, a person close to the ...

MSN  ∙  April 11, 2025


CDC officials plan for the agency's splintering, but questions remain
They declined to be identified because they weren't authorized to talk about the plans and fear being fired if they were identified. Expand article logo ...

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2025


Trump administration pushes out the No. 2 official at ATF
... according to a person briefed on the announcement, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a personnel matter. That assertion from Justice ...

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2025


JPMorgan, Bank of America face Canada meeting after Trump's ...
... with knowledge of the matter. Timing and other details of the gathering are still being worked out, they added. Expand article logo Continue reading. What Is ...

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2025


Apple airlifts iPhones out of India to avoid Trump tariffs, report says
... Reuters reported, citing sources with knowledge of the matter. Mortgage Rates Fall Off a Cliff to a 3-Year Low. Finally Time to Refi? Ad. LendingTree.

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2025


Weezer's Scott Shriner to Perform at Coachella Amid Wife's ...
... on attempted murder charges, a source close to the band tells Rolling Stone. How Much Money Should You Have Before Hiring a Financial Advisor? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2025


What the US strike on Venezuela means for oil | Watch
... according to sources with knowledge of the matter. Blomberg's Julian Lee examines how the action impacts the Venezuelan oil industry and global oil market.

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2025


Costco talks with Iowa AG over DEI policies after GOP letter
... requested anonymity due to the private nature of the talks. Expand article logo Continue reading. Little-Known Things That Could Help With Bills If You're On ...

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2025


Hackers breach Berkshire Hathaway's NetJets, steal client data - MSN
... asked not to be named because they were not authorized to talk about the breach. More on Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Berkshire Hathaway: Buffett Was Right ...

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2025


L.A. woman, a U.S.-Russia dual national, freed in a prisoner swap ...
Karelina was headed to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, according to a person familiar with the situation who insisted on anonymity to discuss her case. The ...

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2025


Ukraine PM Says US Minerals Deal Can't Hurt Kyiv's EU Goals - MSN
... declined to be named because the talks are private. This concerns aspects such as market access, competitiveness and transparency, they said.

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2025


Why Trump Blinked on Tariffs Just Hours After They Went Into Effect
Over the past few days, executives and lobbyists had flooded White House chief of staff Susie Wiles' phone, according to a person close to her. A White ...

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2025


Prada Buys Versace For Nearly $1.4 Billion—After Trump's Tariffs ...
... people with direct knowledge of the talks told the Financial Times. Get Forbes Breaking News Text Alerts: We're launching text message alerts so you'll ...

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2025


FBI Director Kash Patel replaced as acting ATF boss, Army ...
A Justice Department official also confirmed Driscoll has replaced Patel but did not comment on the reasons for the personnel move. They were granted anonymity ...

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2025


IRS acting head resigning over deal to send immigrant tax data to ICE
According to a source familiar with the situation and a statement from the Treasury Department, Melanie Krause is leaving the agency due to disagreement ...

MSN  ∙  April 9, 2025


Kash Patel removed as ATF director, replaced with Army secretary
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss a personnel matter. How To Borrow From Your Home Without Touching Your Mortgage · Ad. LendingTree. Driscoll ...

MSN  ∙  April 9, 2025


RBI MPC Meeting GDP Forecast: Reserve Bank of India cuts India's ...
... did not wish to be identified, told ET. Apart from the impact of the tariff, India may be optimistic about strong rabi harvest and a revival in industrial ...

MSN  ∙  April 9, 2025


Trump's tariffs spur more carnage
China's central bank will not allow sharp yuan declines and has asked major state-owned banks to reduce US dollar purchases, people with direct knowledge of ...

MSN  ∙  April 9, 2025


Gabbard sets up DOGE-style team to weed out 'weaponization' in ...
An official familiar with the situation told the Washington Post that the group was made up of 10 people from outside of the intelligence agencies who has ...

MSN  ∙  April 9, 2025


US regulator OCC notifies Congress of major security breach
Citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter, BleepingComputer reports that the cybercriminals accessed more than 150,000 emails, and around 100 bank ...

MSN  ∙  April 9, 2025


FBI investigates reports of malicious mischief after Thurston County ...
Sharon, who did not want to be identified, said she hopes the incident is not political. “It doesn't matter if you're a democrat, republican, or an ...

MSN  ∙  April 9, 2025


Many lawyers who argue for Trump at Supreme Court are heading ...
The people planning to leave the solicitor general's office have various reasons, according to several people close to the workforce who spoke on the ...

MSN  ∙  April 9, 2025


Supporters rally around longtime head of Oakland schools amid ...
“As a district, we are in very precarious times,” said the administrator, who requested anonymity to protect her job. The uncertainty comes as the district ...

MSN  ∙  April 8, 2025


As FDA slashes workforce, number of new medical devices reaching ...
“It was really, really devastating,” said a staff fellow and lead reviewer in the CDRH about being put on administrative leave, who declined to be named out of ...

MSN  ∙  April 8, 2025


Video shows tree smashing on car in Chester County, Pennsylvania
The gas station owner, who did not want to be identified, spent part of the day cleaning up debris. He said he's grateful but concerned for the driver ...

MSN  ∙  April 8, 2025


CVS Health CFO to step down amid financial challenges - report
... sources with knowledge of the matter. Cowhey served the CFO post since January 2024, following an interim period starting in October 2023, when the previous ...

MSN  ∙  April 8, 2025


Blake Lively Apologizes to Taylor Swift, Says She 'Missed the ...
... Justin Baldoni, according to sources close to the pair. 7 Mistakes People With $1M+ Make When Hiring Financial Advisors · Ad. SmartAsset. An insider told ...

MSN  ∙  April 8, 2025


China vows to 'fight to the end' against Trump's tariffs - MSN
The attempted intervention, confirmed by two people familiar with the matter who spoke on a condition of anonymity, has not brought success so far.

MSN  ∙  April 8, 2025


Yemen's Houthis say US strikes kill 6 as Trump's bombing video ...
The rebel-controlled SABA news agency in Yemen, citing an anonymous source, described the bombing as targeting “a social Eid visit in Hodeida governorate.

MSN  ∙  April 7, 2025


Police officer shot in Pottstown; suspect fatally shot after hours-long ...
A neighbor who did not want to be identified said they first heard gunshots around 6 p.m. Sunday. "I was actually making dinner and you just heard this ...

MSN  ∙  April 7, 2025


Miu Miu Store in SoHo Attracts Attention From Local Labor Union
One on-site worker, who requested anonymity to protect his job, challenged that and said that only trade workers were on site on April 3. "The non-union ...

MSN  ∙  April 7, 2025


Two Texans win $1 million each in Texas lottery scratch-off games
Both winners, like many Texas Lottery recipients, chose to remain anonymous, according to a news release. La Porte's population is nearly 37,000, whereas ...

MSN  ∙  April 7, 2025


Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Agrees To Massive Extension: Report
... sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan Sunday (April 6) night. Mortgage Rates Fall Off a Cliff to a 4-Year Low. Finally ...

MSN  ∙  April 7, 2025


Meta's Mark Zuckerberg Is the Latest California Billionaire to Buy a ...
The couple is purchasing a newly completed waterfront mansion on Miami's Indian Creek, according to sources with knowledge of the transaction. Zuckerberg ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  April 7, 2025


Richard Winton - Los Angeles Times
The Times has not reviewed the note, but sources with knowledge of the investigation said it sought $6 million. Feb. 9, 2026. VENICE, CA MAY 6, 2015 - LAPD ...

LA Times  ∙  April 7, 2025


Kanye West's KKK stunt may cost Kim Kardashian as well, as a ...
“He's not cleaning behind them properly,” a source said. “It's very likely that he's already facing tooth decay and gum infection, and it is driving him ...

MSN  ∙  April 6, 2025


Prada to make decision on possible Versace deal this week: report
Prada (OTCPK:PRDSF)(OTCPK:PRDSY) will make a decision on a possible takeover of rival Versace this week, Reuters reported Sunday, citing a person close to ...

MSN  ∙  April 6, 2025