Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Italy, France and Germany to lead EU critical materials stockpiling ...
... with Italy, France and Germany set to take leading roles as the bloc moves to cut reliance on China, four sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


Exclusive: Donors reluctant to fund US-led Gaza plan as Hamas ...
One of the sources with knowledge of the Board's planning said it would be difficult to secure private sector financing without at least some progress toward ...

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


Crypto Floats New Compromises in Bid to Save Contentious Bill
... requested anonymity discussing private conversations. Although not all crypto companies are aligned on the ideas, the overtures are a sign that they're ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 4, 2026


Washington Post Staffers on Widespread Layoffs: 'We're All ...
... requested anonymity told Newsweek. “Politics was still hit pretty substantially.” The newspaper is laying off about 30 percent of all employees, The New ...

Newsweek  ∙  February 4, 2026


Mamdani NYC health department staffers launch 'working group ...
They never mention Hamas,” said the employee, who requested anonymity. The staffer also claimed that their woke colleagues never mention antisemitism when ...

New York Post  ∙  February 4, 2026


Hedge Funds Use Leverage to Reap 28% Return From Safest Debt
... requested anonymity because the information isn't public, said. Both fund managers acknowledge 2025 was a vintage year for the strategies that will prove ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 4, 2026


Bass directed watering down of Palisades fire after-action report ...
The sources requested anonymity to speak frankly about the mayor's private conversations with Villanueva and others. One Bass confidant told one of the ...

LA Times  ∙  February 4, 2026


Racial Debate Rattles Texas Democratic Primary for Senate
... requested anonymity to discuss it. Among Black supporters of Ms. Crockett in Texas, a debate that had been happening largely online and indirectly suddenly ...

New York Times  ∙  February 4, 2026


US soon to issue general license for oil production in Venezuela ...
... sources close to the matter told Reuters. The move by the Treasury's Office ⁠of Foreign Assets Control ‌would authorize companies to explore and pump for ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


'This job sucks': Government lawyer yanked from immigration detail ...
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a personnel matter. She had been working for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement before the ...

The Hill  ∙  February 4, 2026


Washington Post eliminates sports department and reduces ...
... on the condition of anonymity. Staff members in the newsroom were told they'd get emails with one of two subject lines, announcing the person's role has or ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 4, 2026


Israeli strikes in Gaza kill almost 20, including 2 infants, hospitals ...
An Israeli military official, speaking on the condition of anonymity in line with military policy, told The Associated Press that Israel would continue striking ...

CBS News  ∙  February 4, 2026


ICE lawyer removed from Minnesota immigration detail after telling ...
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a personnel matter. She had been working for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement before the ...

CBS News  ∙  February 4, 2026


Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez to Travel to China in April
The Spanish premier will travel with a group of business leaders, said the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The trip will be Sánchez's ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 4, 2026


How NFL stadiums are transforming for the 2026 World Cup
All in all, according to contracts and people with direct knowledge of preparations, the pitch work, construction and other items will cost some stadiums more ...

New York Times  ∙  February 4, 2026


Former Prince Andrew Moves Out of Royal Home Amid Fresh ...
His departure was confirmed by a person familiar with the matter but who was not authorized to speak publicly. It came after the release of a tranche of ...

New York Times  ∙  February 4, 2026


NYC Mayor Mamdani Will Back Governor Hochul's Reelection Bid
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to back the state's governor, Kathy Hochul, in her re-election bid, according to people with knowledge of the matter ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 4, 2026


Ford Is Now Reportedly Linked to China's Geely for a Potential ...
Citing eight people with knowledge of the matter, Reuters said that Ford and Geely are in discussions for a potential partnership. 2025 guangzhou ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


Clearlake Gets Fundraise Extension After Doubling Commitment
... with knowledge of the matter. It has been contending with distressed investments in its portfolio in recent years, including Pretium Packaging, which filed ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 4, 2026


Lloyds plans corporate banking push in strategy overhaul
The bank views the division as a key driver of growth, according to the people briefed on the matter. Its plans to expand the business include not only ...

Financial Times  ∙  February 4, 2026


Pirates emerge as aggressive suitor for Framber Valdez: Sources
... people briefed on the matter. Advertisement. The signing of Valdez, 32, would enhance the Pirates' biggest strength — their starting rotation, led by ...

New York Times  ∙  February 4, 2026


Justice Department review found Trump ally Ed Martin improperly ...
... people briefed on the matter told CNN. The department found that Martin had shared the secret grand jury material in the Schiff case, one of the sources ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


Hydrogen News | Today's Latest Stories | Reuters
... people briefed on the matter said, as Europe's top economy seeks to diversify its energy supply. German Chancellor Scholz visits Siemens Energy site in ...

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


Trump ups demands from Harvard, seeks $1 billion settlement after ...
... people briefed on the matter. In a response to CNN asking about the report, a Department of Education spokesperson said “negotiations with Harvard are ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


Trump Targets $1 Billion in Damages From 'Strongly Antisemitic ...
... people briefed on the matter.” That was “completely wrong,” Trump posted. He said the paper was run by “fraudsters” who get stories about him “purposely ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


Iran should prepare for 'meaningful' negotiations with US, Rubio says
The Iranians “want to show that this is a new round of previous nuclear talks in Oman”, said one person briefed on the matter. Show video info. LOADING. Show ...

Financial Times  ∙  February 4, 2026


Russia's budget deficit may almost triple this year as oil revenues ...
It is something that can actually be financed, but not at such interest rates," the source said, adding that the finance ministry was likely to propose spending ...

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


Lakeville South hockey coach Josh Storm awaits verdict on position
Storm, a physical education teacher at South, met with district officials Wednesday, the source said, but it remained uncertain when a final decision will ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


Nvidia nears deal to invest $20 billion in OpenAI funding round ...
The ⁠Nvidia-OpenAI deal is not finalised ‌yet, the source said. Bloomberg News reported earlier in the day that Nvidia was nearing a deal with OpenAI. The ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  February 4, 2026


Toronto police, others arrested in auto theft and drug trafficking probe
As of Wednesday night, the source said, at least seven Toronto police officers had been arrested. But the source added that the situation was fluid and the ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  February 4, 2026


US Justice Department removes lawyer who told judge in ... - Reuters
The source said the Justice Department had cut short Le's assignment. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson called Le's remarks "unprofessional and ...

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


Von der Leyen to travel to Australia to seal trade deal - MSN
... sources familiar with the matter told Euronews. Concluding the deal would mark another trade win for the Commission, following recent deals with Latin ...

MSN  ∙  February 4, 2026


Ottawa considers reviving EV rebates for national strategy, CBC ...
... sources familiar with the matter. The original federal incentive program, known as iZEV, was suspended over a year ago after depleting its funding amid a.

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


Prosecutor Fired After Voicing Frustration With Immigration Caseload
... people familiar with the matter. In an extraordinary outburst, the prosecutor, Julie T. Le, told a judge during a hearing on Tuesday in Federal District ...

New York Times  ∙  February 4, 2026


Singapore's GIC, Temasek revamp how they deal with hedge funds
... people familiar with the matter. Temasek Holdings Pte has been contacting a wider pool of hedge funds for potential investments, people familiar said. Is ...

MSN  ∙  February 4, 2026


SpaceX Opens IPO Pitching to Non-US Banks - Bloomberg.com
SpaceX held meetings with banks from outside the US for its IPO, according to people familiar with the matter, as Elon Musk's rocket and satellite maker ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 4, 2026


Drone Maker WB Electronics Eyes Warsaw IPO in About a Year
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The company has picked White & Case LLP as a legal adviser and intends to choose ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 4, 2026


Billionaire Owners Seen Posing Challenge for New OCBC Chief Tan
... people familiar with the matter. Tan will need to balance the market's expectations for transformation and growth with the Lee family's preference for a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 4, 2026


US spy chief's office investigated voting machines in Puerto Rico
... spring led an investigation into Puerto Rico's voting machines, said Gabbard's office and three sources familiar with the previously unreported events.

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


New Trump anti-fraud task force to target California, CBS reports
... force for California led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, CBS News reported on Wednesday, citing multiple unnamed sources familiar with the plans.

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


But, league sources said, both were leery of the … - Yahoo Sports
But, league sources said, both were leery of the possibilities. Garland struggled to adapt his style to Mitchell; Mitchell recognized the challenge of ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


Savannah Guthrie and her siblings plead for mother's safe return
... sources said. PHOTO: Savannah Guthrie Mom Missing. Law enforcement officers are present outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" host ...

ABC News  ∙  February 4, 2026


French president's top diplomat held talks in Moscow on Tuesday ...
The two diplomatic sources said allies had been made aware of the initiative and that Bonne had held talks with Yuri Ushakov, a senior aide to Russian President ...

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


Republicans Make a Costly Push to Try to Save Cornyn in Texas
Allies of Ms. Crockett, meanwhile, are engaging their own donors in conversations about a new super PAC called Forward Texas, according to a person close to the ...

New York Times  ∙  February 4, 2026


Fear, uncertainty remain for Haitians in Springfield despite ruling on ...
He asked to be identified only by his first name, Vilio, because of those fears. "Everyone here is afraid of the ICE activities. You know the ICE process ...

USA Today  ∙  February 4, 2026


Eddie Bauer expected to close stores in North America as retail ...
Catalyst Brands, which owns the license to operate Eddie Bauer stores across North America, is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection, a source close to ...

New York Post  ∙  February 4, 2026


Russian central bank says export outlook to worsen in first quarter
... a source close to the government earlier told Reuters. Get the latest news from India and how it matters to the world with the Reuters India File newsletter ...

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


New Nestle boss plans bigger focus on four areas to boost growth
... a source close to the matter told Reuters. The strategy from Philipp Navratil, appointed ‌last year after the firing of his predecessor, reflects a stronger ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


New Nestle boss plans bigger focus on four areas to boost growth
... a source close to a source close to the matter told Reuters. The strategy from Philipp Navratil, appointed last year after the ...

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


Why are Real Madrid players wearing masks in training? - The Athletic
A source close to the Spaniard's former coaching staff said they considered its application to be very limited for a team that is playing matches twice a week.

New York Times  ∙  February 4, 2026