Anonymous Source Tracker

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


'We lost everything': Colorado wildfire destroys hundreds of homes
Jan 1, 2022 ... He declined to give his first name. He and his wife embraced neighbors, some of whom had also lost their homes in Thursday's fires, and others who had not ...

The Guardian  ∙  January 1, 2022


Singaporeans explain what it's like working for a Chinese tech ...
Dec 13, 2021 ... Ang, a former employee at the same Tencent subsidiary who asked to be identified by his last name, said co-workers in China tended to put in extra hours to ...

CNBC  ∙  December 13, 2021


RNC agrees to pay some of Trump's legal bills in N.Y. criminal ...
Nov 22, 2021 ... According to a person with direct knowledge of the payments, the requests came earlier this summer but were voted on by the party's executive committee only in ...

Washington Post  ∙  November 22, 2021


Phillips 66 to convert storm-hit refinery to oil export terminal - Reuters
Nov 8, 2021 ... Alliance employs about 900 workers including 400 outside contractors. About 425 Phillips employees likely will lose jobs, a person familiar with the matter said ...

Reuters  ∙  November 9, 2021


U.S., EU Near Trade Deal to Remove Steel, Aluminum Tariffs - TIME
Oct 30, 2021 ... Negotiators are poised to reach an agreement, possibly over the weekend, according to people familiar with the talks, who asked not to be identified because ...

Time  ∙  October 30, 2021


Thai baht leads losses among Asian FX, China jitters resurface ...
... sources familiar with the company's thinking told Reuters. Aerospace & Defensecategory · Pratt & Whitney in talks over Airbus engine needs beyond 2025. 21 ...

Reuters  ∙  October 27, 2021


In allied capitals, a nuanced, cautious view of Biden
Oct 17, 2021 ... ... on a condition of anonymity to discuss diplomatic appraisals. Some find the whole Washington argument over whether the United States can ever again be a ...

Washington Post  ∙  October 16, 2021


Apple May Cut iPhone 13 Production Goals Due to Chip Crunch
Oct 13, 2021 ... and Texas Instruments Inc. are struggling to deliver enough components, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the situation is private.

Time  ∙  October 14, 2021


Washington Football facility searched, trainer put on leave | AP News
Oct 4, 2021 ... ... people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. Another search warrant was served at a local home, according to one of the people, each of whom ...

Associated Press  ∙  October 4, 2021


More than 100 Afghan children and teens are in U.S. custody ...
Sep 8, 2021 ... Fatella, who declined to provide her last name for fear of endangering family still in Afghanistan, said her father had died years ago and she was separated ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 8, 2021


Migrant caravan leaves southern Mexico, headed to US - The Hill
Sep 5, 2021 ... Sharon, 31, declined to give her first name and said she sold chewing gum in Honduras, and struggled to support her three children, according to Reuters.

The Hill  ∙  September 5, 2021


Wisconsin towns await influx of Afghans — and wonder what it will ...
Aug 28, 2021 ... “The scenes — you know, the videos and stuff — that's just not stuff that we see here,” said a man from nearby Sparta who did not want his name used for fear of ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 28, 2021


美元持平 美债收益率上升和油价上涨 | Reuters
... sources with knowledge of the matter said. Gold bars are displayed at a gold jewellery shop in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh · categoryGold steady as ...

Reuters  ∙  August 26, 2021


2 lawmakers' Kabul visit during evacuation angers Biden ... - LA Times
Aug 25, 2021 ... Moulton did not consult in advance with the House Armed Services Committee, according to an aide familiar with the situation and granted anonymity to discuss it ...

LA Times  ∙  August 25, 2021


Key senator vows to pass infrastructure bill this week - Axios
Aug 1, 2021 ... A 2,700-page bipartisan infrastructure bill was headed to Senate desks Sunday with promises it will pass the chamber by the end of the week.

Axios  ∙  August 1, 2021


China to still allow IPOs in the U.S., securities regulator CSRC says
Jul 28, 2021 ... ... the source said. Chinese stocks listed in Asia and the U.S. — including big names like Alibaba and Tencent — plunged in the last several days as Chinese ...

CNBC  ∙  July 29, 2021


How Beijing humbled Britain's mighty HSBC - Reuters
Jun 28, 2021 ... ... according to a person who attended the meeting. And in case anyone missed the British bank's presence on the list, the presenter said: “If you look at the ...

Reuters  ∙  June 28, 2021


Grassley meets with moderate House Democrats on lowering drug ...
Jun 16, 2021 ... Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.), one of the leaders of the moderate Blue Dog Coalition, according to a House Democratic aide. It included some of the 10 ...

The Hill  ∙  June 16, 2021


Biden revokes Trump TikTok and WeChat ban order
Jun 9, 2021 ... Senior administration officials said they remain concerned about the risks posed by apps owned by Chinese companies but wanted to establish a more “robust ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 9, 2021


Why We Are Publishing the Tax Secrets of the .001% - ProPublica
Jun 8, 2021 ... We obtained the information from an anonymous source who provided us with large amounts of information on the ultrawealthy, everything from the taxes they ...

ProPublica  ∙  June 8, 2021


EXCLUSIVE U.S. prepares to downgrade Mexico air safety rating ...
May 21, 2021 ... Sources briefed on the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the FAA has had lengthy talks with Mexican aviation regulators about its concerns. The ...

Reuters  ∙  May 21, 2021


Trump, Scalise back Elise Stefanik to replace Liz Cheney
May 5, 2021 ... ... an aide familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe internal party politics. But other Republican House lawmakers who ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 5, 2021


BioNTech owners in talks to invest in German cancer labs group
Mar 30, 2021 ... ... diagnostics firm Munich Leukemia Laboratory (MLL) as it seeks to add investments in the healthcare sector, people close to the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  March 30, 2021


New accounts detail how New York health officials were told to ...
Mar 29, 2021 ... ... people with direct knowledge. “It concerned me,” said one of those people. That person said that staff tasks — including scheduling testing, entering ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 29, 2021


SEC opens inquiry into Wall Street's blank check IPO frenzy - CNBC
Mar 24, 2021 ... ... people with direct knowledge told Reuters. SPACs are listed shell companies that raise funds to acquire a private company with the purpose of taking it ...

CNBC  ∙  March 25, 2021


A Mexican mother fleeing domestic violence sent her children to ...
Mar 20, 2021 ... ... asked to be identified only by his last name for fear of retaliation from her husband. “She was completely devoted to her children.” Advertisement. Map shows ...

LA Times  ∙  March 20, 2021


North Korean women left behind children to find freedom - LA Times
Mar 16, 2021 ... After she shattered her ankles jumping from a third-story window to escape Chinese police, Kim, 40, who asked to be identified only by her last name for the ...

LA Times  ∙  March 16, 2021


'It feels amazing': New Yorkers cheer reopening of movie theaters
Mar 6, 2021 ... It feels really good," said one New York City resident, Alex, who declined to give his last name. "As soon as I read the movie theaters were open, I got a ...

Reuters  ∙  March 6, 2021


Senate Democrats near deal to reduce jobless boost to $300 - The Hill
Mar 5, 2021 ... 4 to avoid the so-called August cliff, according to a Senate Democratic aide briefed on the matter. In a concession to liberals, the deal would also make up ...

The Hill  ∙  March 5, 2021


Currencies ease as investors eye Hungary cenbank meeting and ...
... sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, a previously unreported contribution to the controversial armed private aid operation. Legalcategory ...

Reuters  ∙  February 23, 2021


Justice Dept. Is Said to Be Examining Stone's Possible Ties to ...
Feb 20, 2021 ... Stone played any role in the extremists' plans to disrupt the certification of President Biden's electoral victory, a person familiar with the matter said on ...

New York Times  ∙  February 20, 2021


Immigration agency delays jeopardize jobs for international students
Feb 19, 2021 ... graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who asked to be identified by her first name only. "What I can do every day is checking my ...

CNBC  ∙  February 19, 2021


He became one of the Navy's first Black four-star admirals. The ...
Feb 16, 2021 ... Graffiti that included the phrase “Nazi life” also was found on the USS Carl Vinson, an aircraft carrier, according to an official familiar with the situation.

Washington Post  ∙  February 16, 2021


2020 Census Redistricting Data Expected By Sept. 30 - NPR
Feb 12, 2021 ... A senior Democratic aide who was briefed by the Census Bureau on Friday, but not authorized to speak ahead of the bureau's planned public announcement ...

NPR  ∙  February 12, 2021


S. Korea's CJ picks FountainVest as buyer for China logistics firm in ...
... Logistics Corp (000120.KS) in a deal that gives Rokin an enterprise value of 6.9 billion yuan ($1.07 billion), a source said on Wednesday.

Reuters  ∙  February 10, 2021


Judge disputes Bailey account of why he asked not to be named in ...
Feb 9, 2021 ... Judge disputes Bailey account of why he asked not to be named in LCF probe. BoE head allegedly misrepresented his reasons to MPs about his attempts to have ...

Financial Times  ∙  February 9, 2021


Turned Back by Italy, Migrants Face Perilous Winter in Balkans
Feb 7, 2021 ... “I thought I would be safe once I reached Europe,” said Mr. Mahmood, who asked to be identified by his last name only out of concern for his safety. “But I was ...

New York Times  ∙  February 7, 2021


Winter disease surge hampers China's hog production recovery ...
"The disease challenge right now is bad," said the manager, who declined to be identified because he is not allowed to talk to media. The government reports ...

Reuters  ∙  February 3, 2021


Trump Parts Ways With Five Lawyers Handling Impeachment Defense
Feb 28, 2021 ... Those departures include his lead lawyer, Butch Bowers, whose hiring was announced last week, a person familiar with the situation said. Four other lawyers ...

New York Times  ∙  January 31, 2021


Trump meets with McCarthy, agrees to help Republicans take back ...
... a source familiar with the situation said. McCarthy later backtracked, saying he did not believe Trump had provoked the assault. Advertisement · Scroll to ...

Reuters  ∙  January 29, 2021


SBI Holdings, Sumitomo Mitsui FG to launch a digital stock ...
The sources declined to be identified as the talks are still private. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day ...

Reuters  ∙  January 28, 2021


Hong Kong airport readies bond issuance worth up to $1.5 billion ...
The sources declined to be identified as the information has not yet been made public. Airport Authority Hong Kong did not immediately respond to a request ...

Reuters  ∙  January 27, 2021


China's Didi raises $1.5 bln for freight unit -source | Reuters
... declined to be named as the issue is not public. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here. Didi ...

Reuters  ∙  January 26, 2021


Former Trump White House press secretary plans to run for ...
... secretary Sarah Sanders will announce plans on Monday to run for governor of Arkansas, a source familiar with the situation said on Sunday.

Reuters  ∙  January 25, 2021


Biden to impose moratorium on new federal oil and gas leases on ...
Jan 26, 2021 ... President Biden is poised to impose a moratorium on new federal oil and gas leasing Wednesday, according to three people briefed on the matter who spoke on ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 25, 2021


Wuhan's Lockdown Memories 1 Year Later: Pride, Anger, Deep Pain
Jan 23, 2021 ... They only think, everything is good now," says a woman who asked to be identified by her last name, Zhong. Her 39-year-old son died from the coronavirus in ...

NPR  ∙  January 23, 2021


Trump pardons ex-aide Bannon but not himself or family | Reuters
Jan 20, 2021 ... The two men have lately rekindled their relationship as Trump sought support for his unproven claims of voter fraud, an official familiar with the situation ...

Reuters  ∙  January 20, 2021


Bird flu outbreak dents chicken sales in India, hits farmers | Reuters
... declined to be named. India's poultry industry suffered heavy losses last year because of unfounded social media speculation that chickens contributed to ...

Reuters  ∙  January 8, 2021


Philippines grid operator preparing for potential record IPO | Reuters
... declined to be identified as he was not authorised to speak to media. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. Arranger banks would prioritise selling large ...

Reuters  ∙  January 7, 2021


Cruz, cadre of other GOP senators vow not to certify Biden win ...
Jan 2, 2021 ... Though McConnell has rejected calls from members of his party to challenge Biden's win, a Senate Republican aide, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 2, 2021