Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Afghan national identified as suspect in National Guardsmen ...
I mean, I couldn't really tell if it was a rifle or a pistol, but some type of big caliber,” said Patrick, who declined to give his last name.

MSN  ∙  November 27, 2025


China's Anta considers bid for German sportswear rival Puma amid ...
Hong Kong-listed Anta has been working with an adviser to evaluate a bid for Puma, said the people who asked not to be identified because the information was ...

MSN  ∙  November 27, 2025


Pininfarina is designing a phone again, but can it erase the past?
... an anonymous source speaking to Notebookcheck.net. It's not clear how long the partnership deal will last. It's certainly very intriguing, and if the ...

MSN  ∙  November 27, 2025


Joe Biden Let In Suspected Afghan National Guard Shooter
... a source familiar with the situation told the Daily Caller News Foundation. Lakanwal allegedly shot the National Guardsmen in the head with a revolver at ...

MSN  ∙  November 27, 2025


ECB examines allegations of Deutsche Bank understating balance ...
... Financial Times reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Mortgage Rates Fall Off a Cliff to a 3-Year Low. Finally Time to Refi? Ad. LendingTree.

MSN  ∙  November 27, 2025


Sempio says innocent, report his DNA under Poggi's nails
Sources close to Sempio said he was "bitter" about the findings of the expert report being leaked before it was filed in view of a hearing on December 18 ...

MSN  ∙  November 27, 2025


Elon Musk's new political party isn't happening
In July, Musk then announced “the America Party“, which he hoped would appeal to voters disillusioned by Democrats and Republicans. But sources close to Musk ...

MSN  ∙  November 27, 2025


China's tech giants move AI model training overseas to tap Nvidia ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Nvidia declined to comment on the report. The Radiation Risk ...

MSN  ∙  November 27, 2025


Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute ...
... sources with knowledge of the matter said, as he tries to preserve a fragile trade war truce with Beijing. Takaichi touched off the biggest diplomatic ...

MSN  ∙  November 27, 2025


RBI & Sebi n talks to review curbs on currency derivatives: Reports
The sources declined to be named as the discussions are private in nature. Emails to SEBI and RBI sent on Wednesday were not answered. The dwindling volumes ...

MSN  ∙  November 27, 2025


France brings back national military service as threat of war with ...
A source with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be named, told AFP that the plan is for 2,000 to 3,000 people to be trained up in the first year ...

MSN  ∙  November 27, 2025


Trump conveyed concerns to PM Takaichi over Japan-China rift ...
According to a person briefed on the matter, Trump suggested to Takaichi during their phone conversation that she tone down her comments about Taiwan, the ...

MSN  ∙  November 27, 2025


How the U.S. Drafted a Russia-Friendly Peace Plan for Ukraine - WSJ
Zelensky held a second call with Umerov and Witkoff that weekend, a person familiar with the matter said. “We continuously conduct consultations, and we are ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  November 26, 2025


Angola to roll over $1 billion JPMorgan debt facility, finance ministry ...
The southern African nation will seek to lower the interest rate of the facility when it is extended, said the official, who did not want to be named ...

Reuters  ∙  November 26, 2025


Antonee Robinson's return nears after knee injury threatened U.S. ...
A source familiar with the situation, who did not want to be named to protect professional relationships, said that at times the player has been worried his ...

New York Times  ∙  November 26, 2025


After WBRC Investigation, Alabama Power proposes rate freeze ...
On Tuesday, Alabama Power sought to schedule a meeting with WBRC's news director and general manager to speak off the record to discuss “how to work together ...

MSN  ∙  November 26, 2025


Live updates: Washington DC shooting targets National Guardsmen ...
... officials briefed on the matter told CNN. Authorities ran the fingerprints of the man in custody and that's how they got the initial name, one official ...

CNN  ∙  November 26, 2025


Suspect identified as 2 National Guard members remain in critical ...
Multiple law enforcement officials briefed on the matter told CNN the shooter's initial identification matches a man from Washington state who applied for ...

CNN  ∙  November 26, 2025


Several people shot in Washington, DC, including at least one ...
Multiple law enforcement officials briefed on the matter later told CNN the FBI believes they've identified the suspect. The officials said the shooter's ...

MSN  ∙  November 26, 2025


Endorser-in-chief Trump keeps his powder dry over 2026 primaries
A GOP strategist, speaking on background, said Collins is widely viewed as the strongest contender in the field and is likely getting a close look from Trump's ...

Washington Examiner  ∙  November 26, 2025


Aegon Said to Explore Divestments to Bolster Focus on US Market ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. Aegon could also consider selling its 51% stake in a joint venture with Banco Santander SA ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 26, 2025


China buys atleast 10 cargoes of U.S. soybeans after Trump-Xi call ...
... with knowledge of the matter. These cargoes are scheduled for January shipment from U.S. Gulf Coast and Pacifi...

MSN  ∙  November 26, 2025


Hillhouse in $7 billion fundraising as Asia private equity revives ...
Hillhouse Investment has launched fundraising for its next private equity fund targeting $7 billion, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, ...

Reuters  ∙  November 26, 2025


Exclusive: US peace plan for Ukraine drew from Russian document ...
... sources familiar with the matter. The Russians shared the paper, which outlined Moscow's conditions for ending the war, with senior U.S. officials in mid ...

Reuters  ∙  November 26, 2025


Exclusive: Trump administration seeks major Belarus prisoner ...
The Trump administration and Belarus are discussing the possible release of at least 100 political prisoners by Minsk soon, three sources familiar with the ...

Reuters  ∙  November 26, 2025


Johnson told White House that Republicans aren't interested in ...
... sources familiar with the conversation told CBS News. Johnson delivered the message in a phone call with senior administration officials as President ...

CBS News  ∙  November 26, 2025


National Guard shooting 'act of evil,' Trump says; suspect ID'd as ...
Trump did not name the suspect, however multiple law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation identified him to ABC News as 29-year-old Rahmanullah ...

ABC News  ∙  November 26, 2025


Warner Bros Discovery seeks improved bids by December 1 ...
Warner Bros Discovery has asked potential buyers to submit improved offers by December 1, two sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Reuters  ∙  November 26, 2025


Exclusive: Trump team wants Taiwan to train US chip plant workers ...
... training of U.S. workers in semiconductor manufacturing and other advanced industries, according to five people familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  November 26, 2025


Ukraine Revives Talks With Hedge Funds on Restructuring Warrants ...
... payouts linked to economic growth — have resumed negotiations to potentially restructure the securities, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  November 26, 2025


BlackRock Stumbles in Asia Private Credit Push, Forcing Rethink ...
... people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing private information. But things didn't go quite as planned. Leadership turnover ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 26, 2025


Petrobras investment to drop in first cut under Brazil's Lula | Reuters
... under President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government due to lower oil prices, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  November 26, 2025


Morning Bid: Giving thanks for bad economic news | Reuters
... sources familiar with the matter. * British finance minister Rachel Reeves is likely to announce tens of billions of pounds of new tax increases on ...

Reuters  ∙  November 26, 2025


2 military personnel, appearing to be National Guard, shot near ...
The suspect is believed to be from Afghanistan and to have entered the U.S. in 2021, law enforcement sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. Several ...

MSN  ∙  November 26, 2025


Spotify is about to get even more expensive — here's how much you ...
According to The Financial Times, "three people close to the matter" say Spotify is preparing to raise its prices again, following those in other territories.

MSN  ∙  November 26, 2025


Tech Voices: Apple vs. Samsung, Taiwan trade deal, Uber-WeRide
... American workers, according to Reuters, which cited people close to the matter. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  November 26, 2025


Trump wants a bigger White House ballroom. His architect disagrees.
... on the condition of anonymity to describe internal conversations. Trump's desire to go big with the project has put him at odds with architect James McCrery ...

MSN  ∙  November 26, 2025


ICE Detains Mother of White House Press Secretary Karoline ...
A person familiar with the situation, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss private details, said that Ms. Leavitt and Ms. Ferreira had not ...

New York Times  ∙  November 26, 2025


L.A. grand jury hears case of dead girl in D4vd's Tesla - Los Angeles ...
... on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case with the media. One of the sources said the grand jury was in session for ...

LA Times  ∙  November 26, 2025


X feature reveals locations of some users. It could backfire.
One of those former employees, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they signed a non-disclosure agreement when they left X, remembers the ...

NBC News  ∙  November 26, 2025


Grand Slam Track asks vendors to swallow millions in losses to save ...
Multiple vendors, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships while disclosing confidential information, told The Athletic that if they ...

New York Times  ∙  November 26, 2025


DOJ memo weakens Trump's narrative on cartel boat strikes
... people with direct knowledge of the internal discussions. Expand article logo Continue reading. The Radiation Risk That's Hiding in Your Pocket Right Now ...

MSN  ∙  November 26, 2025


Top U.S. Negotiator Warned Europeans That Russia Is Stockpiling ...
They requested anonymity to describe Mr. Driscoll's private remarks. Traditionally, the United States would have been more likely to criticize Russia for ...

New York Times  ∙  November 26, 2025


'Rush Hour 4' will be distributed by Paramount after Trump's ...
Paramount Pictures on Tuesday was in closing talks to distribute the film, according to a person close to the negotiations who requested anonymity because they ...

LA Times  ∙  November 26, 2025


As first phase of ceasefire nears end, Israel returns 15 more ...
The talks also centered on intensifying joint efforts with the United States to strengthen the truce, according to the official who requested anonymity in line ...

Politico  ∙  November 26, 2025


Bangkok court issues an arrest warrant for Thai co-owner of Miss ...
A federal agent who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the investigation confirmed that was Rocha Cantú. The Miss ...

Washington Post  ∙  November 26, 2025


DBS revises Alliance Bank stake proposal to 30% for Malaysian ...
... requested anonymity due to the private nature of the information. In September, Bloomberg reported that DBS Group's intentions to acquire the 49% stake in ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  November 26, 2025


Northwestern University Nears Deal to Resolve Its Conflict With the ...
... people briefed on the matter. The terms of the deal have not been publicly announced. But two of the people briefed on the talks said that Northwestern ...

New York Times  ∙  November 26, 2025


Everton Women CEO Hannah Forshaw to step down at end of ...
... people briefed on the matter, who wished to remain anonymous to protect relationships. Advertisement. Forshaw's exit is amicable, sources say, with both ...

New York Times  ∙  November 26, 2025


Exclusive | Trump, After Call With China's Xi, Told Tokyo to Lower ...
... people briefed on the matter said, hammering home China's historic claim to the democratic self-governing island as well as Washington and Beijing's joint ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  November 26, 2025