Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Appeals court declines to order lower court to sign arrest warrants ...
One of the three judges said he felt there was probable cause to justify the arrests, according to court filings and sources familiar with the matter. The ...

CBS News  ∙  January 23, 2026


UK's Starmer names business adviser Chandra as special envoy to ...
Reuters had earlier cited two sources familiar with the matter as saying Chandra had been appointed. The Reuters Inside Track newsletter is your essential ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Advisors to rich say AI isn't a gamechanger for landing new clients
... requested anonymity to talk about client acquisition strategies. "Do I pay them $100,000 or do I talk to my IT team and figure out a way of doing it for ...

CNBC  ∙  January 23, 2026


CNBC Daily Open: 'TACO' trade boosts markets amid ongoing ...
Huang is expected to attend an Nvidia company party in Beijing on Monday, said one of the sources, who requested anonymity to speak about the trip. The trip ...

CNBC  ∙  January 23, 2026


Rieder's market support, Fed plans seen as boon for chair job
... requested anonymity requested anonymity to discuss private conversations. Expand article logo ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


Exclusive: Exxon's XTO unit seeks buyers for select Eagle Ford ...
The sources requested anonymity as the talks are confidential. An Exxon spokesperson said XTO Energy is exploring market interest for select Eagle Ford ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Trump's Fed Chair Search: Rick Rieder's Wall Street Ties Seen as ...
... requested anonymity to discuss private conversations. Rieder, one of four contenders to be Trump's pick to lead the central bank, has elicited positive ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 23, 2026


US threatens to starve Iraq of its oil dollars over Iranian influence ...
The sources requested anonymity to discuss private discussions. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. Since taking office a year ago, Trump has acted to weaken ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Feds arrest fugitive Olympic snowboarder accused of becoming ...
Two sources, who requested anonymity to discuss the pending case publicly, told The Times that Wedding negotiated his surrender. Advertisement. FBI Director ...

LA Times  ∙  January 23, 2026


Tech voices: Nvidia China chip sales, Amazon layoffs, TikTok
... people close to the matter. Related video: Trump-era AI push pays off as Nvidia hits historic growth, CEO says (Fox Business). Video Player is loading. Play ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


China turns scrutiny on Meta's $2B purchase of AI startup Manus
People close to the matter said the government is treating this seriously. Little-Known Things That Could Help With Bills If You're On Social Security · Ad.

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


China Deepens Review of Meta's Landmark $2 Billion Manus Buyout
... person familiar with the matter, who asked to remain unidentified discussing a sensitive issue. The startup has focused on international markets almost from ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 23, 2026


Trump Trade: Trump says won't use excessive force to obtain ...
... person familiar with the matter and a list of the guests. This marks the second time Moynihan has been left out of a gathering by the White House ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  January 23, 2026


Americans Are Spending Faster Than Their Incomes Are Rising ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. FBI Director Kash Patel resumed terminating and sidelining senior officials and agents from offices across the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 23, 2026


Under Pressure from Trump, Venezuela Agrees to Accept More U.S. ...
Maduro on Jan. 3, according to one of the U.S. officials. All the officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they said they were not authorized to ...

New York Times  ∙  January 23, 2026


Leeds submit bid for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen - The ...
Wolves sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, indicated the initial offer had been rejected.

New York Times  ∙  January 23, 2026


Trump Says U.S. 'Armada' Is Heading to Iran, Raising Pressure on ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss operational matters. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. The Air Force in the past week also sent a dozen F-15E ...

New York Times  ∙  January 23, 2026


US officials: More Ukraine, Russia talks coming next week - POLITICO
Both spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomatic issues. It's not clear at this point who from the three governments will be ...

Politico  ∙  January 23, 2026


Exclusive: Mexico weighs stopping oil shipments to Cuba amid ...
... sources familiar with the discussions. A U.S. blockade of oil tankers in Venezuela in December and the dramatic capture of President Nicolas Maduro this ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Exclusive: Israel aims to ensure more Palestinians are let out of ...
... sources briefed on the matter sources briefed on the matter said ahead of the border's expected ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Exclusive-Israel aims to ensure more Palestinians are let out of ...
... sources briefed on the matter said ahead of the ​border's expected opening next week. The head of a transitional Palestinian committee backed by the U.S. to ...

None  ∙  January 23, 2026


Report: Israel aims to ensure more Palestinians are let out of Gaza ...
... sources briefed on the matter told Reuters ahead of the border's expected opening next week. The head of a transitional Palestinian committee backed by the ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


US naphtha begin arriving in Venezuela to reanimate heavy oil ...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is in Shanghai, a person briefed on the matter said on Saturday, as the U.S. chip giant faces fierce competition from local rivals and ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Italy's Pirelli investor Camfin says it will not renew shareholder pact ...
Reuters reported last week that the top two investors were set to let their shareholder agreement lapse, according to two sources close to the matter.

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Exclusive: Ghana deal with Afreximbank gets official creditor ...
Sources close to the Club previously told Reuters that they made clear that Ghana's Afreximbank loan must be restructured in order for their sign-off. The ...

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Sources: Jets considering change to Tanner Engstrand's role; OC ...
In fact, sources close to Engstrand say that he has expressed in recent days that he doesn't anticipate calling plays this coming season. Advertisement.

None  ∙  January 23, 2026


Former veteran Sinopec executive to lead Singapore firm's crude oil ...
... firm Sino Crown International to build and lead its crude oil trading, two industry sources with knowledge of the hire said.

Reuters  ∙  January 23, 2026


Citigroup to lay off more employees in March
NEW YORK: Citigroup is expected to lay off more employees in March following a round of about 1,000 job cuts this month, according to two sources with knowledge ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


Chicago submits bids to host Democratic National Convention again ...
Chicago has submitted a pair of bids seeking to host the Democratic National Conventions in 2028 and 2032, according to multiple sources with knowledge of ...

None  ∙  January 23, 2026


Braskem Makes Interest Payment on Pandemic-Era Hybrid Bonds ...
Brazilian petrochemical giant Braskem SA paid interest due Friday on its so-called hybrid bonds, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 23, 2026


China Weighs Tighter Rules for Firms to List in Hong Kong ...
... mainland companies to sell shares in Hong Kong, after an offshore fundraising boom raised concerns over deal quality, people familiar with the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 23, 2026


FBI Agent Resigns After Trying to Investigate ICE Officer in Renee ...
... people familiar with the matter. The agent, Tracee Mergen, left her job as a supervisor in the F.B.I.'s Minneapolis field office after bureau leadership in ...

New York Times  ∙  January 23, 2026


Trump ushers in the era of 'Big America'—around the world and here ...
“Trump is in all of our heads,” the former CEO of one of Silicon Valley's largest companies told me, who declined to be identified for fear of offending the ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


Sebi accuses executives at EY, PwC and others of insider trading in ...
... declined to be named due to sensitivity of the matter. A show cause notice is SEBI's first step after a probe is completed, ‌and is meant to ‍seek responses ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


Return of national assessments at school draws opposing responses
Another parent who declined to be named, agreed that schools need time to prepare the facilities while ensuring teacher capacity and pupil readiness. “It's ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


Surveillance footage captures suspects and gunfire in violent ...
Another nearby resident, who also asked to remain anonymous, said shootings are unusual in the area. “No, no, no, not normally this is just something that ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


A $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot went unclaimed for almost a month ...
Unfortunately, the winner chose to remain anonymous. Under Arkansas law, individuals who win more than $500,000 in lotteries can request to keep their ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


Amazon's next round of job cuts starts next week - report - MSN
... sources familiar with the matter. The total cuts would be roughly the same as last year and could begin as soon as Tuesday, the people said. The la...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


'Golden Girl' Alice Pereira set to become youngest female UFC ...
Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official ...

None  ∙  January 23, 2026


National Institutes of Health testing controversial COVID drug ... - MSN
One NCI scientist, who chose to remain anonymous, told Stat: 'I am shocked and appalled. We are moving funds away from so much promising research in order ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


Ex-girlfriend of Olympic medalist who confessed to cheating speaks ...
Lægreid revealed he'd cheated right after winning a bronze medal for the men's 20km individual event. His ex chose to remain anonymous, and doesn't seem ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


How the village of Blaina reacted to the sudden resignation of their ...
Ruddock's late father, who chose to remain anonymous, added: “He was an independent man and it is the same with Mike – he is a very straight man and won't put ...

None  ∙  January 23, 2026


Philip Rivers interviewing for NFL head coaching gig: Report - MSN
Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers will reportedly interview for the Buffalo Bills' head coaching job on Friday (January 23), sources with knowledge of the ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


India, EU likely to announce conclusion of trade talks on Tuesday
Indian and EU government sources declined to be identified as the matter is not yet public. India's commerce ministry did not immediately respond to an ...

MSN  ∙  January 23, 2026


The great graduate job drought
The graduate asked to remain anonymous because he's older and still struggling to find the right job after several years. The sum included “technical ...

Financial Times  ∙  January 22, 2026


Copper Advances as Trump Softens Stance on Greenland Dispute ...
... declined to be named because the person is not authorized to talk to media. Copper rose 0.3% to $12,845.50 a ton on the LME as of 12:12 a.m. in Shanghai ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 22, 2026


Exclusive: Valero, Phillips 66 buy Venezuelan oil cargoes as part of ...
The sources declined to be identified as trade deal information is confidential. Valero, Vitol and Phillips 66 did not immediately reply to requests for ...

Reuters  ∙  January 22, 2026


OpenAI seek investments from Middle East for multibillion-dollar round
... asked not to be named because the details are confidential. Bloomberg was first to report the discussions. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is in the United Arab ...

CNBC  ∙  January 22, 2026


RFK Jr. Plan to Test a Vaccine in West African Babies Is Blocked ...
Last week, an official with the Guinea-Bissau National Health Research Ethics Committee, who did not want to be named, citing the lack of authority to give ...

New York Times  ∙  January 22, 2026


Report: WWE holding internal talks on a possible Stone Cold Steve ...
People close to the matter said this is very preliminary. WWE tends to look at multiple options way in advance of anything getting announced, and Austin ...

MSN  ∙  January 22, 2026