Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Top Russian envoy visits US for 'official' talks, days after Trump ...
... President Donald Trump announced tough new sanctions on Russia, sources with knowledge of the visit have told CNN.

CNN  ∙  October 24, 2025


Russia-owned NIS stopped from getting oil cargo amid Serbia fuel ...
... have bought time for Serbia's sole refinery, which faces closure without new supplies, sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  October 24, 2025


FBI Director Kash Patel plans travel to China as part of fentanyl ...
... sources with knowledge of the plan. Patel and President Trump have made combating precursor chemicals produced overseas and related funding streams a ...

CBS News  ∙  October 24, 2025


Russian envoy to meet Witkoff in United States, media reports say ...
... sources with knowledge of the visit. Axios reported that Dmitriev would meet Witkoff in Miami on Saturday. Sign up here. U.S. President Donald Trump hit ...

Reuters  ∙  October 24, 2025


Protests continue Bay Area's resistance to federal presence
“We've got to protect our people, our community,” said Monica T., 33, of Oakland, who declined to give her last name. She said that her parents are ...

MSN  ∙  October 24, 2025


Police investigate 'irregularities' in Alba Party finances - BBC News
A source close to McEleny said he was "completely content that the finances of the party under the leadership of Alex Salmond were both sound and compliant".

BBC  ∙  October 24, 2025


Over 150 pieces of evidence collected from scene of the Louvre heist
... a source close to the Minister of the Interior in France has told ABC News. The samples are now being analyzed in Paris as authorities work to identify the ...

ABC News  ∙  October 24, 2025


Rishi Sunak only politician sent witness statement in China spy case ...
However, a source close to Sunak said the former PM had checked with the Cabinet Office and found there was no record of Collins's statement being put in ...

The Guardian  ∙  October 24, 2025


Wealthy whales may be manipulating elections — thanks to ...
A source close to the campaign told me, “I get texts every day from people who don't know what it is … and I don't think it paints the right picture for folks.”.

New York Post  ∙  October 24, 2025


BOE Bows to Pressure to Reveal Detail of Hedge Fund Talks Faster ...
According to a person familiar with the change, it was made due to market participant feedback and to avoid any perception of an advantage for those in ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 24, 2025


Paul Toboni hires Justin Horowitz as Nationals' front office grows ...
... according to a person familiar with the move, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to freely discuss the matter. With the hire, Horowitz will become the ...

Washington Post  ∙  October 24, 2025


Rubio's Sizing Up of Russian Spin Spurred US Shift On Putin ...
... according to a person familiar with the Kremlin's thinking. But a day later, after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Trump reiterated ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 24, 2025


Letitia James pleads not guilty in Virginia mortgage fraud case ...
... according to a person familiar with the matter. While the indictment alleged James made thousands from rental income, prosecutors found evidence that she ...

The Guardian  ∙  October 24, 2025


Cutting cash Isa limit could lead to 60,000 fewer mortgages a year
Some parts of the City earlier this year called for the allowance to be cut to £5,000, although a person close to the process recently said the Treasury was ...

Financial Times  ∙  October 24, 2025


Trump's ballroom renovations uproot Jackie Kennedy garden ...
... a person close to the White House, who was granted anonymity to talk about internal feelings about the structure. Blueprints for the ballroom show plans for ...

Politico  ∙  October 24, 2025


4 wildest NBA gambling allegations: Cheating poker chip trays, card ...
A person close to James told The Times that the Lakers star didn't know that Jones was allegedly selling injury information to gamblers placing bets.

LA Times  ∙  October 24, 2025


NBA Gambling Scandal: Arrests of Rozier, Billups Expose Business ...
Our existing partnership agreement with them remains in effect.” A person close to the union said that the two parties don't have an agreement or a go ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 24, 2025


How Trump Barreled Through D.C.'s Bureaucracy to Get His White ...
A person close to the association said they didn't want to speak out because they were concerned about criticizing Trump—and had no control over what the ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  October 24, 2025


East Wing demolition becomes a surprise tourist attraction in D.C. ...
He declined to give his last name because he didn't “want the blowback” he said he expected his opinion would trigger. “Honey,” his wife interrupted ...

Washington Post  ∙  October 24, 2025


Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor
Jeffries called Hochul to give her a heads up that he was endorsing Mamdani, a source familiar with the situation told The Post. But some other Democrats ...

New York Post  ∙  October 24, 2025


Why Wall Street isn't celebrating after Zohran Mamdani's thrashing ...
“He's just not likable,” a source said of Cuomo. AP. Eric Adams did little to change that descent into ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  October 24, 2025


Cong finalises names of 80% district presidents as part of party ...
... a source said. Former chief minister Gehlot, who travelled from Bihar to Delhi on Friday, met Venugopal to hand over his list of recommendations. Pilot ...

MSN  ∙  October 24, 2025


California Rolex robbery fails as gunman disarmed by ex-fighter
The former fighter, who asked to remain anonymous, was walking the streets of West Hollywood with his girlfriend when a masked man dressed in all black ...

New York Post  ∙  October 24, 2025


NYC girl, 12, left clinging to life in stepfather's violent stabbing ...
“He shouldn't have done what he did,” the ex-beau, who asked to remain anonymous, said. The young girl used to call him Daddy, the man recalled. “He is a ...

New York Post  ∙  October 24, 2025


A Dazzling New Jersey Estate Made for Entertaining - Mansion Global
The seller—who asked to remain anonymous—built the property from the ground up and called it home for a decade. More:This is New Jersey's Most Expensive ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  October 24, 2025


A Luxurious Waterfront Retreat on Ontario's Peaceful Lake Muskoka ...
The seller, who asked to remain anonymous, has owned the island since 2008, completed work on the home and two-bedroom guesthouse last year, and admits he ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  October 24, 2025


Manchester United have one home game in 50 days – here's why ...
“The schedule completely shapes your season,” says one club source, who asked to remain anonymous to protect their position. “It shapes your work, training ...

New York Times  ∙  October 24, 2025


Steph McCaffrey: From the USWNT to being Public Enemy No 1 in ...
A player on a rival team, who asked to remain anonymous to protect their position, quipped to The Athletic that they'd be better off accepting a walk over ...

New York Times  ∙  October 24, 2025


Visa Power: How China is Buying its Way into America's Heart ...
"It's still attractive, for sure," said a person who asked to be identified only by his last name, Zhang, at the Shanghai business-to-business immigration ...

Newsweek  ∙  October 24, 2025


Government shutdown moves UConn vs Louisville women's ...
4 will now be played at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, a person with direct knowledge of the plans for the game told the Louisville ...

MSN  ∙  October 24, 2025


Housekeeper Salaries Top $100,000 as Luxury Furniture Booms ...
“It's a lot of levels of cleaning that I've done to get where I am right now,” says Gina, who asked to be identified only by her first name because of the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 24, 2025


Convicted S.F. harasser was released months before his recent arrest
Another San Francisco resident, who also asked to be identified only by her first name, Sophie, said she witnessed a man she believed to be Hobbs on the 43- ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  October 24, 2025


Details emerge on what led to convicted harasser's release - months ...
A 28-year-old woman, who asked to be identified only by her first name, Crista, said she was grabbed by a man she suspected to be Hobbs on Sept. 24. She ...

MSN  ∙  October 24, 2025


Indonesia's rate cuts aren't working as banks hold line, firms baulk ...
Many of the business people declined to be named fearing repercussions for speaking publicly. "Many mining businesses are afraid of investing further, which ...

Reuters  ∙  October 24, 2025


Reliance races to get battery gear orders out of China ahead of ...
The people declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the situation. Chinese companies are world leaders in electric battery technology and to maintain ...

MSN  ∙  October 24, 2025


VC Firms Lean on AI for More Than Just Returns - Bloomberg
... a person familiar with the matter. Thrive Capital has an AI agent called Puck, likely named for the Puck Building where it's headquartered in Manhattan ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 24, 2025


Trump to Pick Michael Selig for CFTC Chair Amid Crypto Expansion ...
... to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, according to an administration official, who asked not to be identified discussing personnel matters.

Bloomberg  ∙  October 24, 2025


India Close to US Trade Deal While Urging No Rush to Sign ...
There has been a convergence of most issues and a deal is in sight, the official, who asked not to be identified as the discussions were private, told ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 24, 2025


South Africa in Talks With Six Firms to Raise Funds for F1 Races ...
... asked not to be identified because the talks are private. Formula One Management Ltd. only works with the government in some countries and the commitments ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 24, 2025


GM Lays Off Hundreds of Salaried Workers Amid Profit Guidance ...
... asked not to be identified discussing internal matters. GM has been streamlining the company to boost profits at a time when automakers are trying to cope ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 24, 2025


TotalEnergies Said to Weigh Stake Sale in German Battery Storage ...
The asset could attract investors such as infrastructure funds, said one of the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private.

Bloomberg  ∙  October 24, 2025


Ontario's $100 Billion Pension Dismisses Entire Asia Buyout Team ...
The Singapore-based private equity team for the region has a handful of members, according to people with knowledge of the matter who asked not to be identified ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 24, 2025


Canal+ Explores Buying Comcast's Stake in African Streaming ...
... asked not to be identified as the information is private. MultiChoice Group Ltd., controlled by Canal+, owns the rest of Showmax. Considerations are ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 24, 2025


Bessent's Intervention in Argentine Peso Soars Past $1 Billion ...
The tally remains unconfirmed, but one trader who asked not to be identified put the figure at $1.4 billion, while a local consulting firm told clients it was ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 24, 2025


Wall Street Bets on Tariff Refunds If Court Rules Against Trump ...
... asked not to be identified discussing potential terms. Most of the trades range in size from $2 million to $20 million, with few over $100 million, one of ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 24, 2025


Home cleaners are now demanding $100K salaries in the new era ...
“The value of the pieces has increased greatly, even if it's not the most known artist,” said the worker, who asked to be identified by her first name Gina ...

MSN  ∙  October 24, 2025


U.S. deploys aircraft carrier to waters off South America : NPR
One of its destroyers is in the Arabian Sea and another is in the Red Sea, a person familiar with the operation told The Associated Press. As of Friday, the ...

NPR  ∙  October 24, 2025


Dallas Wings to hire longtime college coach Jose Fernandez to lead ...
... a person familiar with the hire told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made ...

CBS News  ∙  October 24, 2025


Sonia Raman makes history as first Indian head coach in WNBA ...
New York assistant Sonia Raman has agreed to a deal to become the head coach of the Seattle Storm, a person familiar with the hire told The Associated Press.

Washington Post  ∙  October 24, 2025


White House tightens the clemency process as Trump resumes ...
A person familiar with the discussions said that now, Wiles “is at least controlling the timing” of pardons. Others seeking relief from the president include ...

NBC News  ∙  October 24, 2025