Anonymous Source Tracker

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


US FDA stepping up enforcement of pharma ad rules, sends letters ...
... senior administration officials said on Tuesday. The FDA plans to enforce.

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


US FDA to step up enforcement of pharma ads, sends enforcement ...
... senior administration officials said senior administration officials said on Tuesday.

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Ukraine's air force warns that Russian drones entered Poland's ...
... senior administration officials said on Tuesday. Financecategory · Klarna raises $1.37 billion in US IPO, boosting fintech hopefuls. 23 hours ago. Illustration ...

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2025


Trump aims to curb direct-to-consumer ads for drugs. Hims & Hers ...
Senior administration officials said they planned on Tuesday to send out about 100 cease-and-desist letters and thousands of warning letters to tell ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


The Lone G.O.P. Governor Opposing Trump's War on Offshore Wind ...
... on the condition of anonymity to describe private conversations. Mr. Youngkin called Doug Burgum, the interior secretary, last month to voice support for ...

New York Times  ∙  September 9, 2025


Lawmakers confront Meta over child safety concerns - The ...
... on the condition of anonymity because she still worked in the technology industry. The documents include instances of Meta's legal team giving instructions ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 9, 2025


49ers cut Jake Moody, place George Kittle on injured reserve, AP ...
SANTA CLARA, Calif. · The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't announced the move.

Star Tribune  ∙  September 9, 2025


Princeton doctoral student kidnapped in Iraq has been freed. 'We ...
Two Iraqi militia officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the case, said Tsurkov's release ...

ABC News  ∙  September 9, 2025


Jets are cutting wide receiver Xavier Gipson after his costly fumble in ...
He backed that up Wednesday by cutting Gipson, a move that was first reported by the New York Post. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because ...

ABC News  ∙  September 9, 2025


Israel Targets Hamas Leadership in Strikes on Qatari Capital
A White House official, who requested anonymity to discuss the operation, said Israel notified President Donald Trump's administration immediately before the ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Winklevosses Lean on MAGA Clout as Gemini's Losses Mount ...
... requested anonymity because their economic stake is not disclosed in the IPO filings. A Gemini spokesperson didn't respond to multiple requests for comment ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  September 9, 2025


Patagonia's Big Bet on a Modest Grain - The New York Times
... people briefed on the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe private conversations. — Maxine Joselow and Brad Plumer. Read more ...

New York Times  ∙  September 9, 2025


Hedge funds ride August highs to keep returns positive | Reuters
... Asia, and shares in health care and technology industries rallied, bank reports and sources familiar with the funds suggest.

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2025


Hawaiian Electric Bankers Meet Investors on Possible Junk Bond ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. The electricity supplier commenced calls with investors in the fixed ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 9, 2025


Europe and the U.S. talk Russia sanctions as attacks ramp up
European officials are now working on their 19th package of sanctions against Moscow, with one EU official, who did not want to be named as the measures are ...

CNBC  ∙  September 9, 2025


Problem of plenty for Jamil after strong CAFA show
The coach did not want to be named but it was an accurate summation of India's campaign, pugnacious and pragmatic, in Tajikistan which ended with a come ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Nepal protesters set parliament ablaze as PM quits
“This frustration has been building for over two decades, fuelled by corruption,” said a 26-year-old protester, who did not want to be named. “What you see ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Major social media sites back online in Nepal after deadly protests
"This frustration has been building for over two decades, fuelled by corruption," said a 26-year-old protester, who did not want to be named. "What you see ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Israel strikes Hamas leadership in Qatar, source says
Israel carried out a strike against Hamas' senior leadership on Tuesday in the Qatari capital, Doha, a U.S. official briefed on the matter said.

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Israel attacks Hamas leaders in Qatar, drawing condemnation, as ...
Israel is still gathering information on the strike and is yet to determine whether any Hamas officials or leaders were killed, a source briefed on the matter ...

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2025


Israel carries out missile strikes targeting Hamas leadership in ...
Israel is still gathering information on the strike and is yet to determine whether any Hamas officials or leaders were killed, a source briefed on the matter ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Crypto firm Figure lifts IPO target ahead of Thursday debut - report
... people with direct knowledge. The updated pricing, which could be revised again before the Thursday debut, is set to raise around $693M, up from the $526M ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Nvidia-backed AI start-up Reflection nears deal for $5.5bn valuation
Reflection, which is building artificial intelligence tools focused on coding, would raise about $1bn, according to four people with direct knowledge of the ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 9, 2025


Farmers' loyalty to Trump is about to be tested - POLITICO
... people with direct knowledge who were granted anonymity to discuss the private plans. That's also around when lawmakers will be looking at replenishing ...

Politico  ∙  September 9, 2025


Engie Said to Tap Morgan Stanley for Unit Stake Sale in Brazil ...
Engie SA's Brazil subsidiary is exploring the sale of a minority stake in its power-line business, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 9, 2025


AI will take a back seat at Meta Connect this year: source
A source tells Axios that the event won't focus on the "superintelligence" push Meta has been making news with lately.

Axios  ∙  September 9, 2025


An inside look at Ramp's eye-popping $22.5 billion valuation
... a person with direct knowledge. (Coatue and Ramp declined to comment, and a newer Coatue fund re-invested in Ramp's most recent round.) Competitors ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


What La Liga clubs really think of the salary limit - The Athletic
Those who wished to respond asked to remain anonymous to protect relationships. Are La Liga's salary rules necessary? La Liga president Javier Tebas has ...

New York Times  ∙  September 9, 2025


'The Pitt' Production Assistants Vote to Unionize In Landmark Move
"I think a union is going to bring a lot of continuous, forward progression," one PA on The Pitt, who asked to remain anonymous, told THR in July. "We ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Miran may not be at Fed's rate-setting table next week, lawmakers say
A Senate Republican aide familiar with the confirmation process said the earliest possibility for Miran's confirmation is Monday. Once confirmed by the ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Family voices concerns about detainees getting sick in Pearsall ...
According to the family member of a detainee who chose to remain anonymous, “They have found worms in the food. They don't want to eat because they are ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Nigeria's Boko Haram insurgency: Is there a way out?
However, one resident who chose to remain anonymous told DW the situation on the ground is different. "People are scared, you can feel the tension, you can ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Meet the Philly man determined to eat a thousand oysters in a single ...
He declined to give his last name out of concern for his professional career. He has gone viral for a series of videos where he multiplies the number of ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Israel attacks Hamas leaders in Qatar, drawing condemnation, as ...
... source briefed on the matter told Reuters. In Washington, a White House official said Israel had notified the US about the strike beforehand. US President ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Staff hailed as heroes after driver comes within feet of kids playing ...
A witness – who did not want to be identified – also told NBC10 Jardine was shot six times. “She was fighting with the homeless guy outside the store,” the ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Sources say Valdosta city manager contract up for review
On Monday, Sept. 8, WALB was made aware by sources close to the city that the Valdosta City Council is looking to review the contract for the current city ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Brighthouse stock jumps on news about progress in Aquarian's ...
... people briefed on the matter told the FT. Expand article logo Continue reading. 11 Dumbest Things Middle-Class Americans Waste Money On · Ad. FinanceBuzz.

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Tulsi Gabbard retracts report that may have 'improperly' identified ...
"Multiple people briefed on the matter insisted the report was recalled because it did not adequately hide Mr. Grenell's identity, describing him as the ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


How the AP uncovered US big tech's role in China's digital police state
They were obtained from an intermediary who declined to be identified for fear of retribution. Landasoft sold the software used to flag and detain people in ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


George Kittle's Injury Status Determined
... sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday (September 9). Mortgage Rates See Biggest Drop in Months. Is Now the ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Man killed in fire that officials believe he started, leaving woman in ...
One neighbor, who did not want to be identified, said police were also on the scene with their weapons drawn. “They had AR-15s out,” the neighbor said, “and ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


'Block Everything': Amorphous protest movement adds to Macron's ...
One "Block Everything" moderator on a Telegram channel, who declined to give his name as he didn't want to appear a leader of the group, said the odd pro ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Israel strikes Hamas leadership in Qatar as group met to consider ...
While the intent was to assassinate Hamas' senior leadership, an anonymous source affiliated with the group told international news outlet Al Jazeera that none ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Market Chatter: Nasdaq to Invest $50 million in Gemini Space Station
... sources familiar with the matter. The partnership will give Nasdaq clients access to Gemini's custody and staking services, while Gemini's institutional ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Sources: Darren Bailey to run for governor again in Illinois
Darren Bailey plans to run for governor for a second time in 2026, Capitol News Illinois confirmed with sources close to the campaign. Mortgage Rates Drop ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


Karisma Kapoor's kids move Delhi HC over Sunjay Kapur's Rs ...
Earlier, when Karisma's name had come in this feud, a source close to the actress had told ETimes, "Karisma Kapoor is not involved in any inheritance or ...

MSN  ∙  September 9, 2025


'He put his hand down my tights': Sex harassment widespread ...
And nobody wants that," another female barrister, who declined to be named, says. Baroness Harriet Harman KC is looking to the side. She is wearing a purple ...

BBC  ∙  September 8, 2025


RFK Jr. considering new vaccine advisers who criticized coronavirus ...
An HHS spokesperson, who declined to be named, would not comment on the people on the list or their backgrounds. “You will hear it from us when there are ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 8, 2025


Japan PM hopefuls prepare leadership bids, markets recoil | Reuters
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi also intends to run in the election, a source close to the government's top spokesperson told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  September 8, 2025


France's political crisis: Why budget showdown heralds more turmoil ...
... a source close to Macron said, adding that striking a deal with the Socialists seemed like one of the only viable options. A government source confirmed a ...

Reuters  ∙  September 8, 2025