Anonymous Source Tracker

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


In a battle over how to carry out Trump's immigration agenda, one ...
... over one of his top policy priorities, according to two law enforcement officials, one administration official and a person familiar with the situation.

NBC News  ∙  January 30, 2026


Nurse Gives Up License After Saying He Won't Anesthetize MAGA ...
Fox News, citing an anonymous source reported that Martindale voluntarily gave up his license and moved to Indiana without notifying the Florida Board of ...

Newsweek  ∙  January 30, 2026


Prince Harry: Is he planning to build his own company? - MSN
Harry isn't really doing anything in America, an anonymous source reports to Page Six in the meantime. It seems like he's still very preoccupied with the ...

MSN  ∙  January 30, 2026


Elon Musk's SpaceX reportedly mulling a merger with xAI
... plan to take SpaceX public later this year, according to Reuters, which cited an anonymous source and recent company filings.

Yahoo Finance  ∙  January 30, 2026


Some side streets and alleys in D.C. still not plowed
An anonymous source sent pictures to local news blog PoPville, showing an 18-wheeler that got stuck in the snow at 17th Street NW and Kalorama Road NW after ...

Washington Times  ∙  January 30, 2026


ICE buys warehouses for mass detention network, rattling locals
ICE expects the buildings in Williamsport and Surprise to begin accepting detainees by April, according to a person briefed on the plan, who spoke on the ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 30, 2026


Browns' Shedeur Sanders will be one of the AFC's quarterbacks for ...
Shedeur Sanders has been selected as a replacement QB on the AFC's roster for next week's Pro Bowl Games, a person familiar with the situation told The ...

None  ∙  January 30, 2026


Leading Chinese Buyer of Venezuela Crude Bids for Canada Barrels
... asked not to be named as they are not authorized to speak to the media. No deal has yet been agreed. Recent deals of the grade were closed with Chinese ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 30, 2026


Killing Khamenei? Hitting military sites? It is unclear what a US ...
A western analyst, who asked not to be named, said they believed a US attempt to try and kill Iran's supreme leader “is more likely than a capture attempt ...

The Guardian  ∙  January 30, 2026


Controversial Cortina cable car still unfinished a week before Winter ...
... people close to the matter said. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. Simico, the state-backed agency in charge of the project, had repeatedly said the cable ...

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


DeepSeek moving to get Nvidia chips, Anthropic-Pentagon - MSN
... people close to the matter. Reuters said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told reporters in Taiwan on Thursday that he hadn't heard DeepSeek had been ap...

MSN  ∙  January 30, 2026


OpenAI seeks USD 60 bn cheque from Amazon, others - MSN
Citing people close to the matter, the report said that OpenAI is seeking to tap ecommerce major Amazon for the fundraise. Besides, the company's existing ...

MSN  ∙  January 30, 2026


Exclusive: Carlyle in talks with potential UAE partners on Lukoil ...
... initial agreement to buy Russian firm Lukoil's international assets proceed, three sources with knowledge of the process said.

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


Putin envoy Dmitriev to travel to Miami, meet members of Trump ...
... for meetings with members of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, two sources with knowledge of the visit told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


Lucas Paqueta and West Ham: How the bubble burst - The Athletic
Sources with knowledge of the meeting say midfielder Edson Alvarez, who is on a season-long loan at Turkish side Fenerbahce, vowed to protect the midfielder ...

New York Times  ∙  January 30, 2026


Scott Bessent eyes 'top cop' for Treasury to crack down on shady ...
The official will be “empowered to act as an interagency government task force to tackle 'abusive' 501(c)3 organizations,” said a source briefed on the matter ...

New York Post  ∙  January 30, 2026


Grand Jury Hears Evidence on Brooklyn Power Broker
... with knowledge of the matter. It is unclear whether the investigation will result in criminal charges against Mr. Carone, who parlayed his ties to Mr. Adams ...

New York Times  ∙  January 30, 2026


Amazon in Talks to Invest $50 Billion in OpenAI, Expand Ties
... with knowledge of the matter. OpenAI is also weighing a deal in which Amazon would use the startup's artificial intelligence models, which power the popular ...

None  ∙  January 30, 2026


Peloton cuts 11% of staff, including from engineering teams ...
... aims to reduce costs amid turnaround efforts, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing a person with knowledge of the matter.

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


Banks Ready $7.9 Billion Debt Sale to Finance Sealed Air Buyout
The debt package includes about $4.5 billion of leveraged loans and could yield about 7% to 7.25%, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 30, 2026


Amex Nears Deal for Last Office Tower at World Trade Center Site
... move that would allow Silverstein Properties to start construction of the long-planned Manhattan skyscraper, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 30, 2026


Siemens Energy, Thyssenkrupp CEOs to join German minister on ...
... a trip to Saudi Arabia, four people briefed on the matter said, as Europe's top economy seeks to diversify its energy supply.

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


Israel reopening Gaza's border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after ...
Up to 50 people who fled during the war can return daily, the source said. Sign up for the Breaking News newsletter. Get the latest breaking news as it ...

Newsday  ∙  January 30, 2026


SpaceX considers merger with Tesla or xAI - Los Angeles Times
Shares of xAI would be exchanged for shares in SpaceX, Reuters said, citing a person familiar with the matter. Some xAI executives may have the option to ...

LA Times  ∙  January 30, 2026


Justice Department Releasing New Tranche of Epstein Files
... the state to investigators in Washington, according to a person familiar with the matter.Photographer: Ting Shen/Bloomberg. Gift this article. Add us on Google.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 30, 2026


OnlyFans in talks to sell majority stake to Architect Capital, source says
... the adult content social media site ‌at around $5.5 billion, including debt, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday.

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


Kazakhstan at tribunal seeking billions from oil majors cited corrupt ...
... sources familiar with sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The government is seeking to recover ...

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


Exclusive: US slows transfers of Islamic State detainees to Iraq ...
Transfers of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq by the U.S. military have slowed this week, seven sources familiar with the matter said, ...

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


US pitches Venezuelan crude to India as its Russian oil imports slow ...
... sources familiar with sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. India pledged to slash Russian crude ...

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


Adani group firm to swap part of dollar debt with rupee after top ...
... sources familiar with the matter said. The unit, Adani Electricity Mumbai, has dollar bonds worth $831 million ‌and $255 million maturing in February 2030 ...

None  ∙  January 30, 2026


Prosecutors in Minneapolis warn more could resign over handling of ...
... sources familiar with the meeting said. They also told Rosen they are worried about how President Trump's immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota is ...

CBS News  ∙  January 30, 2026


China conditionally approves DeepSeek to buy Nvidia's H200 chips
... intelligence chips with regulatory conditions that are still being finalised, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


China Plans $29 Billion Capital Injection Into Biggest Insurers
... largest insurers, according to people familiar with the matter, strengthening the biggest players in a sector that is under pressure to consolidate.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 30, 2026


Iger has told associates he plans to leave CEO role before contract ...
31 end of his contract, according to people familiar with the matter. How To Borrow From Your Home Without Touching Your Mortgage · Ad. LendingTree.

MSN  ∙  January 30, 2026


Fidelity-Backed Ad Tech Platform Moloco Is Said to Weigh IPO
Moloco, an advertising technology company, is considering an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, adding to a flurry of ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 30, 2026


Instant View: Trump to announce his Fed chief pick on Friday | Reuters
Bloomberg News later reported that the White House is preparing for ​Trump to nominate Warsh as the next Fed chair, citing people familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


Stocks Fall as Trump Set to Name Long-Time Hawk as Fed Chair
Donald Trump is preparing to announce Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell, according to people familiar with the matter. The president is planning to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 30, 2026


Olathe to discuss Chiefs HQ move on Tuesday night, council ...
Two sources who did not wish to be identified due to ongoing negotiations have confirmed to KMBC 9 Investigates that the Chiefs are exploring land directly ...

MSN  ∙  January 30, 2026


Washington Post Plans Cuts to Reshape Newsroom
... people with direct knowledge of the changes. But the cuts also appear to be aimed at something else: reorienting The Post's coverage. The sports, local and ...

New York Times  ∙  January 30, 2026


US Conducts Rare Inspection of Chinese Research Base in Antarctica
... speaking on background. "We reaffirm our continuing commitment to cooperate with all countries that share this goal." The team inspected Australia's Davis ...

Newsweek  ∙  January 30, 2026


Noem responds to calls for her to resign saying she was targeted
Other GOP lawmakers are speaking off the record about how they are worried protests will only lead to more bloodshed, and that the party has squandered the ...

MSN  ∙  January 30, 2026


Barron Trump's long-distance girlfriend used disappearing ... - MSN
Security experts who spoke on background expressed what one described as “professional curiosity” about the operational security implications of the ...

MSN  ∙  January 30, 2026


Apple to prioritize premium iPhone launches in 2026 amid ... - Reuters
... to a marketing strategy shift and supply-chain constraints, Nikkei Asia reported on Friday, citing four people with knowledge of the matter.

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


LA's $1.2 Billion Graffiti Towers Reach Bankruptcy Exit Deal
A potential investor is negotiating to buy the property, a deal that hinges on resolving the bankruptcy, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 30, 2026


Groww Among Bidders for Prudential's India Asset Management Firm
Prudential Financial Inc.'s India asset manager has received offers from at least two local bidders, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 30, 2026


NFL salary cap expected to exceed $300 million in 2026: Source
The NFL informed teams to expect a cap figure that will fall somewhere between $301.2 million and $305.7 million, a person briefed on the matter told The ...

New York Times  ∙  January 30, 2026


Elon Musk's SpaceX in merger talks with xAI ahead of planned IPO ...
... person briefed on the matter and two recent company filings seen by Reuters. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila.

MSN  ∙  January 30, 2026


Disneyland area braces for impact after Anaheim announces bus ...
Speaking on background, Disneyland officials told SFGATE via email that the company is aware of the situation and actively exploring next steps. (Within the ...

None  ∙  January 30, 2026


Trump calls rate questions on Fed nominee Warsh inappropriate ...
... sources with knowledge of the visit told Reuters. Asia Pacificcategory · US and South Korea need more discussion on trade deal, Seoul says. 18 hours ago. Trump ...

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


Gregory Bovino made disparaging remarks about prosecutor's ...
The outlet cited multiple sources with knowledge of the call. Bovino reportedly requested a call with Rosen to push his office to seek more criminal charges ...

None  ∙  January 30, 2026