Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Players' union frustrated with WNBA's lack of urgency in CBA talks
In the league's latest offer, the WNBA reportedly proposed a system where players would receive in excess of 70% of net revenue, a person with direct knowledge ...

USA Today  ∙  February 2, 2026


Key House conservatives bow to Trump ahead of government ...
... a person with direct knowledge of one of her calls. But Luna and Burchett later told CNN they would likely drop their opposition after meeting with Trump on ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


At least one LSU athlete among those investigated for potential non ...
... A person with direct knowledge of the investigation said Monday the investigation was not department-wide and did not involve the football program.

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Explainer-What we know in Panama court ruling as CK Hutchison ...
All parties are still in talks on the sale of CK Hutchison's ports, said a person with direct knowledge of the transaction, who ‍spoke on condition of anonymity ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Exclusive-Saks ending e-commerce partnership with Amazon ... - MSN
On Friday, a source said Saks will wind down its Saks on Amazon storefront so it can focus on parts of its business it sees as spurring more growth. Ask A ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


Lewis Hamilton Booked 'Couple's Massage' for Date — Source
A source said, “It all appeared to be very romantic.” They added, “Kim and Lewis made use of all the facilities on offer.” The insider also claimed, “They ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Diamondbacks, Carlos Santana in agreement on deal, per source
The agreement, first reported by the New York Post's Jon Heyman, is pending a physical, a source said. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Is the CSC investigating LSU football for potential NIL violations?
"A source said the inquiry is unrelated to the football program," Alexander wrote on social media. Not much else is known about the specifics of the CSC ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Justice Dept. Sidelines Ed Martin as Chief of Weaponization Group
(A person close to Mr. Blanche said the Schiff investigation did not play a significant part in the decision.) It is not clear what purpose the task force ...

New York Times  ∙  February 2, 2026


Trump extends a fragile truce with Colombia's Petro - POLITICO
“The president thinks he can whip [Petro] into shape,” according to a person close to the White House and familiar with the administration's South American ...

Politico  ∙  February 2, 2026


What do the Jeffrey Epstein files reveal about Peter Mandelson's ...
The FT first learned about these payments in September, at which point a person close to Mandelson described the allegation as “inconceivable”. Mandelson ...

Financial Times  ∙  February 2, 2026


Elon Musk is said to be in advanced talks to combine SpaceX, xAI
Reuters reported last week that SpaceX and xAI were in discussions to merge, citing a person briefed on the matter and company filings. SpaceX, which is ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


ICE seeking warehouse on San Antonio's East Side, angering local ...
... asked to remain anonymous asked to remain anonymous to ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


Art Basel Qatar gets ready to open, featuring solo presentations by ...
According to a source who asked to remain anonymous but is familiar with the economics of the fair, shipping and other fees were subsidized, but it was by Basel ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


Amazon Driver Caught in Viral Doorbell Camera Video Launching ...
The homeowner, who asked to remain anonymous, later shared the clip online. She told the outlet the comments caught her off guard and left her feeling ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Crazed woman who allegedly bashed diner with glass bottle, attacks ...
“She didn't have any facial expression, like, 'I'm angry' or whatever,” one of the victims, who asked to remain anonymous, previously told The Post of her ...

New York Post  ∙  February 2, 2026


Porsche Might Cancel the Planned Cayman and Boxster EVs Before ...
Bloomberg cites several people familiar with the matter who asked to remain anonymous while discussing internal plans. According to the report, Porsche's ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Royal Mail-owned courier faces tribunal over drivers' rights
Two of the claimants, who asked to remain anonymous, told the Guardian they hoped the case would lead to improved working conditions. One said: “We need ...

The Guardian  ∙  February 2, 2026


The $3 Trillion AI Data Center Build-Out Spurs a Debt Market Boom
Lenders are eagerly awaiting other hyperscalers to follow Oracle's lead. One banker, who asked to remain anonymous because he wasn't authorized to speak ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 2, 2026


Trump launching massive stockpile to break China's critical mineral ...
Senior administration officials, who asked to remain anonymous, told Bloomberg News about the plan details. A White House official confirmed to the Daily ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


A new wave of departures hit U.S. attorney's office in Minnesota ...
The Minnesota Star Tribune reported Monday evening that eight lawyers have since departed the office or announced plans to do so. A person familiar with the ...

CBS News  ∙  February 2, 2026


Palestinians line up to cross Rafah after rocky first day of reopening ...
The returnees were carrying more than anticipated with them, requiring additional negotiations, a person familiar with the situation told the AP, speaking ...

ABC News  ∙  February 2, 2026


Temasek, LIC Are Said to Plan Share Sales in NSE's India IPO
... asked not to be identified because the information is private. All 190,000 shareholders of the exchange will be given the option to participate in the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 2, 2026


US Plans to Issue License for Firms to Pump Venezuelan Oil
... asked not to be identified because they weren't authorized to speak publicly. The Treasury Department didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.

Yahoo Finance  ∙  February 2, 2026


In Venezuelan oil region, industry reform sparks both hope ... - Reuters
We've waited many years to see our oil better paid,” said a manager with more than 20 years of experience at PDVSA, who asked not to be named. “Most people ...

Reuters  ∙  February 2, 2026


Body of missing Fishers teen Hailey Buzbee found in Ohio, attorney ...
A neighbor on Thomas' block spoke with the Columbus Dispatch on Feb. 2 but asked not to be named. She said that investigators were at his home on either Jan ...

USA Today  ∙  February 2, 2026


Trump to close Kennedy Center for renovations. What next? - NPR
A source close to the Kennedy Center tells NPR that among the changes that Trump has expressed enthusiasm for is the idea of putting in marble armrests at ...

NPR  ∙  February 2, 2026


Where does Iraq stand as US turns up heat on Iran? - MSN
Talks are still underway within the Coordination Framework to find a way out, a source close to the Shiite alliance told AFP, adding that it is a ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


Coalition launches to protect Jewish, Israeli firms under Mamdani
Kinel didn't specifically name Mamdani, however, a source close to the newly formed coalition said it's no coincidence that the pro-Jewish, pro-Israel advocacy ...

New York Post  ∙  February 2, 2026


US-Iran talks 'still scheduled' after drone shot down: White House
... a source close to the issue told AFP. The US military said earlier that an F-35C stealth fighter jet shot do.

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Football: Paulo Dybala fourth coronavirus positive test - Yahoo Sports
“He is doing well now, he has no symptoms and is even training,” a source close to Dybala told CNN. “Now he is waiting for the results of the latest two ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Eugenie insists she's 'there for' Andrew 'whenever he needs her'
According to a source close to Princess Eugenie, she won't be turning her back on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. "It is completely untrue that she has cut him ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Ed Martin removed as head of Justice Department's 'Weaponization ...
... a person familiar with the matter. Martin remains the department's pardon attorney, but is now working out of a building across Washington that houses some ...

Newsday  ∙  February 2, 2026


Trump Unveils $12 Billion Critical Minerals Stockpile
... declined to be identified because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the project. “Over the past year my administration has taken extraordinary ...

New York Times  ∙  February 2, 2026


Hopeful signs in China's property market? Not really, say developers
But a senior executive at a state-owned developer, who also declined to be identified, said he does not expect strong stimulus or other measures that would ...

Reuters  ∙  February 2, 2026


Exclusive-India in talks about allowing Alipay+ link to its instant ...
The government sources declined to be identified as the discussions have ​not been made public. India's finance ministry, the Reserve Bank of India and the ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Hedge funds trim North America exposure amid trade tensions ...
... declined to be named talking about sensitive topics, indicate that demand for North America-focused hedge fund strategies ‌has fallen over the past year ...

Reuters  ∙  February 2, 2026


Porsche CEO Weighs Cutting Electric Sports Cars to Tackle Budget
... declined to be named discussing internal deliberations. The gasoline versions of the two models for years proved a relatively affordable path to owning a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 2, 2026


TIM SA in talks to buy back majority stake in Brazilian fibre unit ...
... declined to be named because the talks are not public. TIM COULD APPROVE DEAL AS EARLY AS FEBRUARY 10. Telecom Italia last month mandated TIM SA, in which it ...

Reuters  ∙  February 2, 2026


US-flagged oil tanker hailed by small armed ships in Hormuz
... declined to be named citing sensitive information. The tanker continued its planned route and didn't divert, despite the requests, they said. Iranian media ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


NYC EMTs, hospitals plagued by massive piles of week-old snow
Another EMT, who has been on the job for nine years and also declined to be named, agreed: “It's been a mess on the street.” Explore More. Nancy Guthrie's ...

New York Post  ∙  February 2, 2026


Trump lowering tariffs on India after Russian oil agreement - MSN
... requested anonymity to describe the upcoming meeting. Trump has voiced that he believes that targeting Russia's oil revenue is the best way to get Moscow to ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


'Crisis': The fallout from Trump's surprise plan to close Kennedy Center
Five people familiar with the board of trustees' activities, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 2, 2026


Musk's SpaceX combines with xAI at $1.25 trillion valuation - MSN
... person familiar with the matter person familiar with the matter. In a memo ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


Nestle adds Deutsche Bank for water business stake sale
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. (Feb 4): Nestlé SA has added Deutsche Bank AG to ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Indian refiners await government advice on Russian oil import halt ...
... and would need a wind-down period to complete purchases already in process, two refining sources said on Tuesday, following a trade deal with Washington.

Reuters  ∙  February 2, 2026


Round Rock resident scores $1M on Texas Lottery scratch-off - MSN
in Round Rock. The winner chose to remain anonymous. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


Jeffrey Epstein was Vladimir Putin's wealth manager, FBI source ...
The latest batch of evidence related to Jeffrey Epstein includes FBI testimony from an anonymous source about the convicted sex offender's business dealings ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


Inside fashion's size inclusivity decline, fashion supply chains brace ...
An anonymous source told Reuters that Saks ended the collaboration because it saw limited consumer participation and wanted to focus on other parts of the ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


Eddie Bauer is closing stores as list of struggling mall retailers grows ...
According to a person close to the matter, the company that owns the license to operate Eddie Bauer stores in both the U.S. and Canada, Catalyst Brands, is ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026