Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Trump soon expected to nominate Todd Blanche to be attorney ...
The nomination could be announced as soon as tonight, the source said. The White House would not confirm the President's decision, but in a statement to CNN ...

CNN  ∙  June 4, 2026


BJP denies Annamalai resignation as exit talk peaks - MSN
Official denial: Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran insisted Annamalai has not resigned and dismissed talk of a split. Exit signals: Sources close to ...

MSN  ∙  June 4, 2026


Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in ...
Under the agreement, Bolton would also face a $2.25 million fine, said the person, who insisted on anonymity to discuss a deal that had not been made public.

Washington Post  ∙  June 4, 2026


Hezbollah's Fiber-Optic Drones Expose Cracks in Israeli Defenses
... insisted on anonymity because they were not authorized to speak with the media. Fiber-optic drones have also become commonplace on the battlefield in ...

New York Times  ∙  June 4, 2026


Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department ...
Under the agreement, Bolton would also face a $2.25 million fine, said the person, who insisted on anonymity to discuss a deal that hadn't been made public.

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  June 4, 2026


Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department ...
Under the agreement, Bolton would also face a $2.25 million fine, said the person, who insisted on anonymity to discuss a deal that hadn't been made public.

Newsday  ∙  June 4, 2026


Attacker in antisemitic NYC subway attack is ex-artist with long ...
In one of her better moments, I was carrying groceries one time and she held the door for me and was polite,” the man, who did not want to be named, told The ...

New York Post  ∙  June 4, 2026


BHP) splashes cash in port town as unions vote on strike
Senior figures in the federal government, who did not want to be named, said BHP should get on with signing enterprise agreements in the iron ore industry ...

The Australian  ∙  June 4, 2026


Henry Nowak killer's grandmother says the mother is 'heartbroken'
The employee, who did not want to be named, said: 'We've not seen Gary in quite a few weeks and I'm not sure if he'll return here, apart from coming to ...

MSN  ∙  June 4, 2026


John Bolton to plead guilty of improperly handling national defense ...
... sources familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill. Bolton will plead guilty at a rearraignment hearing scheduled for June 26 on one count of retention ...

The Hill  ∙  June 4, 2026


Redemption requests rise at Blackstone, Partners Group as private ...
This means withdrawals would be capped, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The middle-market alternative ​asset manager, which oversees ...

Reuters  ∙  June 4, 2026


Exclusive: John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling of ... - CNN
... sources familiar with the matter sources familiar with the matter. He intends to plead guilty to one felony count of ...

CNN  ∙  June 4, 2026


Redemption requests rise at Blackstone, Partners Group as private ...
This means withdrawals would be capped, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The middle-market alternative asset manager, which oversees about ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  June 4, 2026


Bank of Japan expected to raise rates this month, sources say
The ​Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates this month unless a sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict upends markets, three sources said, ...

Reuters  ∙  June 4, 2026


Qantas weighs order for 20 Boeing or Airbus wide-body ... - Reuters
Qantas is in talks with planemakers over a possible order for around 20 Airbus or ​Boeing wide-body jets, industry sources said.

Reuters  ∙  June 4, 2026


Singapore Airlines in talks for major new jet order, sources say
... with Airbus and ​Boeing to buy at least 50 of the industry's biggest jets, ‌as it plans a next phase of growth from next decade, two industry sources said.

Reuters  ∙  June 4, 2026


U.S. terror label for Brazilian gangs risks derailing police ... - Reuters
... (PCC) as foreign terrorist organizations, effective Friday, could disrupt ​cooperation against drug and arms trafficking, Brazilian sources said.

Reuters  ∙  June 4, 2026


Ex-Trump adviser Bolton to plead guilty in classified ... - Reuters
... guilty to mishandling classified documents and will pay a $2.25 million fine as part of a deal with federal prosecutors, three sources said on Thursday.

Reuters  ∙  June 4, 2026


John Bolton Reaches Deal to Plead Guilty Over Classified Information
They spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe details of the case that were not in court filings. After his indictment, Mr. Bolton said he was being ...

New York Times  ∙  June 4, 2026


National Symphony Orchestra season at risk without budget from ...
... on the condition of anonymity out of fear of reprisal. The budget impasse is the latest crisis to befall the NSO since President Donald Trump took over the ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 4, 2026


Park Service orders removal of 'woke' quotes at Boston's Bunker Hill ...
... on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. The site includes panels with quotes from historic figures or writings ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 4, 2026


Trump's 'big beautiful bill' has 'double taxation' trap, lawyers say
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly on the matter. With six months until the end of the year ...

CNBC  ∙  June 4, 2026


Packers' Christian Watson agrees to four-year, $110.5 million ...
The person spoke Thursday to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been finalized. ESPN first reported the extension ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  June 4, 2026


UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway adds lightweight veteran vs ... - MSN
MMA Fighting's Damon Martin and Mike Heck confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Green (35-17-1, 1 NC) is set to fight Terrance McKinney ...

MSN  ∙  June 4, 2026


EU proposes energy standards for data centers - Reuters
Venezuela business reforms: A dozen sources with knowledge of private sector investment deliberations told Reuters that global investors are still wary of ...

Reuters  ∙  June 4, 2026


US Castlelake looking at MSC shipping giant as partner for EasyJet ...
... sources with knowledge of the discussions. Expand article logo Continue reading. Related video: Private credit eyes EasyJet takeover (Bloomberg). Bloomberg.

MSN  ∙  June 4, 2026


John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling sensitive national ...
... people briefed on the matter previously told CNN. Trump's first Justice Department opened criminal and civil investigations into the book in 2020, but it ...

CNN  ∙  June 4, 2026


Partners Group will cap withdrawals from $16 billion U.S. fund ...
Partners Group ​will limit withdrawals ‌from a $16 billion U.S. ​fund, ​two sources familiar with ⁠the ​matter have told ​Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  June 4, 2026


Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty ... - Newsday
... person familiar with the matter said Thursday. The deal would resolve a criminal case filed in October that charged Bolton with 18 counts of either ...

Newsday  ∙  June 4, 2026


John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified-documents case
... person familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an agreement that has not been made public. Under the agreement, Bolton ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 4, 2026


Police warn families of Tiananmen crackdown dead not to visit ...
... with knowledge of the matter said. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of fear of retribution. Relatives from a group called Tiananmen ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 4, 2026


NBA bans 2 fans for life after an attempted selfie with San Antonio ...
The person who was arrested after running onto the court is a juvenile, according to a person with knowledge of the matter who spoke to The Associated Press ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  June 4, 2026


Funds, Industry Buyers Eye BlackRock's Australian Battery Builder
... suitors eyeing a stake of 50-60% in BlackRock-backed Australian battery developer Akaysha Energy Pty Ltd., according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 4, 2026


Trump expected to announce $700 million in new support for ...
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the details ahead of Trump's expected announcement later Thursday at ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 4, 2026


Police warn families of Tiananmen crackdown dead not to visit ...
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of fear of retribution. Relatives of the victims visited the cemetery on the anniversary for more than 30 ...

The Hill  ∙  June 4, 2026


UK and France Finalize Postwar Hormuz Mine-Clearing Mission
... in the Strait of Hormuz within days of an agreement between the US and Iran to reopen the waterway, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 4, 2026


Nick Bilton, New '60 Minutes' Chief, Pledges Independence
... people familiar with the matter. Ms. Stahl, Mr. Wertheim and Mr. Whitaker did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Mr. Bilton wrote in the memo ...

New York Times  ∙  June 4, 2026


Thailand's Thaksin to Head to Dubai After Royal Pardon Sets Him Free
... a person familiar with the matter. More From Bloomberg. Trump Begins Rebuilding His Tariff Wall, Citing Forced Labor. Republican-Led House Votes to Stop Iran ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 4, 2026


John Bolton to plead guilty in classified information case - MSN
... information, according to a source familiar with the situation. This Portable AC Device Cools An Entire Room In Minutes · Ad. Coldeez. The plea agreement, which ...

MSN  ∙  June 4, 2026


WNBA planning to wear Trump-backed America 250 patch at All ...
The NWSL, which is not a Fanatics ecommerce partner, is not planning wear the USA 250 patches, according to someone familiar with the matter. Instead, the ...

MSN  ∙  June 4, 2026


Garth Brooks considering selling his catalog for a whopping $2 billion
... . Citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter, the WSJ reports that Brooks is in talks with sales ranging from over $1 billion to $2 billion i...

MSN  ∙  June 4, 2026


BOJ expected to raise interest rates in June, sources say - MSN
... declined to be identified as they are not authorised to speak publicly.

MSN  ∙  June 4, 2026


Osaka Bourse to Add More Single-Stock Options for Market Makers
The number of stock options eligible under the program will rise to 50 from the current 32, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 4, 2026


Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal agreed on by Israel and Lebanon
The person asked not to be identified because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the issue. Hezbollah has been targeting Israeli army ...

NPR  ∙  June 4, 2026


China's solar majors charge into batteries as panel sales falter
... declined to be named as he was not authorised to speak to the media. CATL, ​the world's biggest battery maker, expects energy storage to account for half of ...

Reuters  ∙  June 4, 2026


MN Twins' Bailey Ober: Slick baseballs gave him injury - Star Tribune
MLB investigated the baseballs used in the May 24 game and found they were consistent with the league's standards, a person familiar with the situation told the ...

Star Tribune  ∙  June 4, 2026


Anthropic assists NSA's use of Mythos for cyber attacks
“The best way to build a good defence is to build a good attack,” said a person close to Anthropic, who argued that adversaries are probably building their ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 4, 2026


NGO wants MACC to probe transfer of 3 elephants to Japan - MSN
Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam Malaysia says documents obtained from an anonymous source raised several concerns regarding the elephants' origin and ...

MSN  ∙  June 4, 2026


Hong Kong artist who tried to mark Tiananmen massacre ...
That makes it even more important to be here.” She asked to remain anonymous because of safety concerns. Another Hongkonger at the vigil said that after ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 4, 2026


Dem party fight comes down to 'the gubes' - Newsday
“By my count, Rich has about two-thirds of the total gubes score,” a source said. “It's not a 1-to-1 vote matrix. And even if it were, she wouldn't have the ...

Newsday  ∙  June 4, 2026