Anonymous Source Tracker

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


FDA Inspectors Again Find Dangerous Breakdowns at an Indian ...
... did not want to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly. The FDA blacked out the names of the drugs that were potentially compromised on ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Trump walks back idea of firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell — after ...
Two sources briefed on the matter said President Trump discussed firing Fed ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Woman attacked by door-to-door salesman recounts harrowing ...
... didn't,” said Knell's partner, who did not want to be identified. Video Player is loading. Play Video. Loaded: 0%. Play. Current Time 0:00. /. Duration 0:00.

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Theater Legend Claus Peymann Dies at 88
As reported by the "Süddeutsche Zeitung", citing sources close to the artist's family, the legendary theater maker was 88 years old. He had just celebrated ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Trump dodges after White House official claims he'll fire Fed's ...
... requested anonymity to discuss a private conversation," said Bloomberg. Related video: Expert predicts 'bumpy' market after Trump denies Powell firing (Fox ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Syria's Druze find bodies in the streets while searching for loved ...
Most of the Syrian Druze who spoke to the AP requested anonymity, fearing they and their families could be targeted. The Druze religious sect is an offshoot ...

ABC News  ∙  July 16, 2025


Exclusive-Universal's $775 million Downtown bid faces EU antitrust ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter said. Virgin Music announced the deal last December, triggering criticism from a wide swathe of European ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Trump weighs firing Fed chief Powell but calls move 'very unlikely'
... people with direct knowledge of the meeting. The president was also working to assuage the rebels' concerns about a central bank digital currency before a ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


JPMorgan adds private firms to research starting with OpenAI
... according to a person familiar with the matter. In its first move, the bank launched coverage on OpenAI on Friday. Unlike traditional equity research on ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  July 16, 2025


Jax Taylor's future on 'The Valley' revealed after rehab stint, mental ...
A rep for Bravo declined Page Six's request for comment on the matter. Meanwhile, a source close to the situation exclusively tells us that Taylor's departure ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Donald Trump Jr.'s 'marriage plans' with Bettina Anderson exposed ...
Wedding bells might soon be ringing for Donald Trump Jr. and socialite Bettina Anderson, according to a source close to the Trump family.

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


ECB warns banks on threats from tariffs, cyber attacks, and war
In addition to this, ECB supervisors have been incorporating these risks into their regular checks for months, the sources, who asked to remain anonymous as ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Trump's tariff rollout makes business community anxious
But the problem becomes now you're compounding that with this herky-jerky thing that creates instability,” said a GOP lobbyist who asked to remain anonymous to ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Australia nears breakthrough canola deal with China, sources say
The sources declined to be named as they were not authorised to speak publicly on the matter. In response to a query from Reuters, Australia's agriculture ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Rutgers targets alum with pro sports background for long-vacant ...
The people requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the situation. Expand article logo Continue reading. 7 of the Biggest ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


The Trump Administration Chose to Incinerate Food Rather Than ...
(The sources I spoke with for this story requested anonymity for fear of professional repercussions.) I mean, you're killing the program regardless. Why not ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Trump's Ambitions Collide With Epstein, Fed and Health Concerns
... requested anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. The issues are distracting from what the White House wants to steer attention to: a winning streak ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


What's next for Memphis basketball, softball after academic NCAA ...
Sources requested anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. The NCAA said the violations were coordinated by former Memphis ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


US Military Drone Test Reveals Technology Gap With China
“This test confirms what many defense analysts have been warning about for years,” said a defense official familiar with the assessment who requested anonymity ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Exclusive-EU antitrust regulators set to investigate Universal's ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter said. Virgin had until Tuesday to offer remedies to address regulatory worries during the deal's review but did not.

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Local man recalls violent attack on NFTA bus
His mother, who did not want to be named, said the video circulating on social media of her son's attack is heartbreaking, not only the violence but the ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Mamdani Talks 'Intifada', Taxes in Grilling by Business Leaders
Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla, according to people with knowledge of the matter with ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Zepto Cafe scales down as orders drop and supply issues mount
Operations have been hit because of various reasons around sourcing and staff ...,” said one of the persons, who did not wish to be identified. On February ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Dark web, VPNs make it tough for Delhi Police to probe bomb threat ...
In such cases, even service providers are often helpless," a source said. A cyber expert of the Delhi Police said the investigating officers are no longer ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Italy asks Poste, state mint to revive talks over PagoPA deal
According to one of the sources, who declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter, the parties are now seeking to finalise a deal in September, ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


North Texan wins $2M Powerball prize
The prize-winning ticket was bought at Walmart Supercenter store at 8555 Preston Road in Frisco. The winner chose to remain anonymous. What Is a Family Trust, ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Bahrain Considers Ordering More Boeing Jets in Trump Meeting
Gulf Air is looking at about a dozen of Boeing Co.'s 787 Dreamliner in a firm order, with an option to buy more, said the people, who asked not to be identified ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Alibaba-Backed Chinese AI Startup Files for Hong Kong IPO
MiniMax has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter, signaling the onset of a race ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Smyrna liquor store owners describe active shooter situation
The owners, who did not want to be identified, told WSMV the man came into the store around 1:30 p.m. and immediately approached the checkout counter.

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Trump can turn Huawei into an Nvidia nightmare | Reuters
... people familiar with the matter. That such a high-level meeting is happening in the thick of Trump's trade wars underscores the deep ties between the ...

Reuters  ∙  July 15, 2025


StanChart's China securities unit CEO departs 16 months after ...
... sources with knowledge sources with knowledge of the matter said. Grace Geng, the unit's first CEO, left this ...

Reuters  ∙  July 15, 2025


Weak bunker margins prompt Singapore suppliers to curb fleets ...
Separately, SK Energy plans to reduce its Singapore barge fleet later this year, two sources familiar with the matter said. The sources declined to be named ...

Reuters  ∙  July 15, 2025


Man shot near Bughouse Square on Chicago's Near North Side ...
Sources said a man was shot in the leg at Dearborn Street and Delaware Place near Bughouse Square — formally called Washington Square Park. The victim was ...

CBS News  ∙  July 15, 2025


India's SBI seeks senior creditor status for NHAI investment trust to ...
The sources requested anonymity as the talks are private. SBI, NHAI and NHIT did not reply to a Reuters mail seeking comment. The move follows NHAI's plan ...

Reuters  ∙  July 15, 2025


US nuclear regulator asks job seekers political questions | Reuters
... requested anonymity. In addition, a former chairman of the NRC told Reuters on Monday that the questions on the posting amount to a political litmus test ...

Reuters  ∙  July 15, 2025


Sycamore Gap: Who are the tree fellers and why did they do it?
Many people who knew the pair spoke to the BBC, but most requested anonymity. Among them were neighbours in the quiet street in Carlisle where 39-year-old ...

BBC  ∙  July 15, 2025


UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin snubs Club World Cup amid ...
Sources familiar with the situation, but not authorised to speak publicly, believe senior executives at UEFA are concerned by FIFA's encroachment on the ...

New York Times  ∙  July 15, 2025


Under-reported crimes tackled in Surrey Police operation in Epsom ...
But one man, who did not want to be named, said: "There's a lot of things happening, people stealing bikes, threatening people." He said he always "checked ...

BBC  ∙  July 15, 2025


US-backed ceasefire plan for Gaza still under discussion, but ...
Sign up here. Here are the details of the ceasefire proposals, as outlined by an official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, and a look at some of the ...

Reuters  ∙  July 15, 2025


Despite tariffs, it's still America first for Asia's legacy automakers ...
All four spoke on condition of anonymity. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The U.S. is Toyota's biggest market in terms of vehicles. It sold 2.3 million ...

Reuters  ∙  July 15, 2025


Malaysia's PNB Is Said to Explore Sale of Toll Road Business ...
... toll road unit Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn. in a deal that could be worth 3 billion ringgit ($705 million), people with knowledge of the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  July 15, 2025


UniCredit's SRT Deals Are on Path to Double Digit Growth in 2025 ...
Milan-based UniCredit is on track to issue SRTs tied to as much as €20 billion ($23 billion) of loans this year, said people with knowledge of the matter, who ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 15, 2025


IPO-bound AI company Fractal bags $170 million at $2.44 billion ...
... did not wish to be identified. “While it is early to comment on the exact valuation, it will be a healthy multiple of Fractal's last round.” The person ...

MSN  ∙  July 15, 2025


Would Europe Actually Retaliate Against Trump's Tariffs? - The New ...
The final version was sent to member states on Monday, said diplomats who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an internal process. National ...

New York Times  ∙  July 15, 2025


Zelensky reshuffles government, brings in Svyrydenko as prime ...
“A new ambassador, new prime minister, new government — I think that's a part of it,” he said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 15, 2025


Banking climate alliance battles to retain big European lenders
A person close to Barclays said a decision on membership had not been made, and that the bank was still a member. UBS said it would “carefully consider” how ...

Financial Times  ∙  July 15, 2025


Dem Gov Who Bragged About Hiding Illegal Alien in Home Gets ...
"A person close to Mr. Murphy said the governor was not aware of any pending investigation against him." That being said, it could inject Murphy into a ...

MSN  ∙  July 15, 2025


Trump reshaped the Supreme Court. Now emergency appeals are ...
Senior administration officials who declined to be identified while discussing legal strategy said the White House is relying on the emergency docket ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 15, 2025


Trump's Epstein files fiasco is indicative of a broader problem
A department spokesperson — who declined to be identified by name, which is ironic under the circumstances — emailed a statement: “This year the department ...

MSNBC  ∙  July 15, 2025


NYC Mayoral Election: Trump Says Cuomo Should Stay in Race ...
... declined to be identified discussing internal strategy. While Trump has said he isn't getting involved in the race, he's referred to Adams as “a very good ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 15, 2025