Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Inside China's probe of Meta's 'conspiratorial' $2bn Manus deal
This account of the deal and its fallout is based on FT interviews with multiple people with knowledge of the matter who declined to be identified due to ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 17, 2026


Key prosecutor in John Brennan investigation has been removed ...
... a person familiar with the matter said Friday. Maria Medetis Long told defense lawyers involved in the investigation that she was no longer participating in ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 17, 2026


EU Plans to Ease Merger Rules to Spur Global Champions, Report ...
A person familiar with the matter said the upcoming review of the bloc's merger guidelines would allow companies to pitch arguments about the efficiency ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 17, 2026


Anthropic's Dario Amodei meets with White House about Mythos
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was one of the officials in attendance, according to a source familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because ...

CNBC  ∙  April 17, 2026


European oil majors outshine U.S. rivals by trading on energy ...
All of the sources asked not to be named as oil companies do not disclose detailed trading results, which they consider strategically sensitive. European ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  April 17, 2026


China's Changan Said to Weigh Setting Up Auto Plant in Spain
The facility would likely be in northern Spain, said the people, who asked not to be named discussing private deliberations. Two of the people said the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 17, 2026


Musk asks suppliers to move at 'light speed' on Terafab plan - MSN
... asked not to be named disclosing private discussions. Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow joins to discuss.

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


US military may have a 'dependence problem', and it may be linked ...
The report also cited internal US Navy documents and a source familiar with the situation to claim that the operators temporarily lost contact with the ships ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Erika Kirk just pulled out of a major event with Vance and the reason ...
According to a source familiar with the situation who spoke to CBS News, the U.S. Secret Service did not find credible or specific threats to the venue or to ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 17, 2026


Optimism Rises for Iran Talks, but Hard Work Awaits
... on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about sensitive diplomacy. Pakistan hosted a first round of direct talks ...

New York Times  ∙  April 17, 2026


Starmer Fires Senior U.K. Civil Servant Over Mandelson Revelations
The spokesman, who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity because it was the usual practice, declined to say whether officials in the foreign office ...

New York Times  ∙  April 17, 2026


Trump set to ease restrictions on psychedelic drug used to treat PTSD
An order from Trump ​easing restrictions on ibogaine could come as soon as Saturday, said the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were ...

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


Prosecutor Withdraws From Trump Team's Investigation of Ex-CIA ...
Brennan — in the next few weeks, according to those people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. The inquiry into Mr ...

New York Times  ∙  April 17, 2026


Iran and U.S. Say the Strait of Hormuz Is Open but Concerns Linger
One Istanbul-based ship operator with a stranded ship, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the news media ...

New York Times  ∙  April 17, 2026


The Padres are close to being sold for a record amount - Axios
A deal being discussed would be the highest valuation ever for a MLB team sale.

Axios  ∙  April 17, 2026


Contours of Pied-à-Terre Tax in New York City Begin to Take Shape
... people familiar with the matter. The assessed values are often far less than the actual market value of homes. There is also talk about adding a fourth ...

New York Times  ∙  April 17, 2026


Justice Department Preps Antitrust Lawsuit Against Egg Producers
... people familiar with the matter said. The civil antitrust lawsuit would target companies that significantly hiked egg prices in 2024 and 2025 due to a ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  April 17, 2026


San Diego Padres are nearing a whopping sale, AP source says
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Padres aren't commenting publicly on the process. The Wall Street Journal first reported the imminent ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 17, 2026


US and Cuban officials met recently in Havana amid new diplomatic ...
... on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive matter. The official did not say who from the U.S. met with Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, whose ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 17, 2026


Brazil's battery makers push for support to avoid domination by ...
... on condition of anonymity. The auction, expected this year, has drawn ‌interest ⁠from utilities such as Axia (AXIA5.SA) , opens new tab, Engie (EGIE3.SA) ...

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


Texans' Will Anderson Jr. lands a record $150M extension, top-paid ...
The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal had not yet been announced. The extension includes $134 million in guaranteed money ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  April 17, 2026


Canada's emissions reductions slowed to almost zero in 2024 ...
At a technical briefing ahead of her trip, senior officials from Environment and Climate Change Canada, speaking on background, said Dabrusin's message to ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  April 17, 2026


Turkish officials visited Portugal for highway, bridges tender talks ...
... sources familiar with sources familiar with the situation said. Turkish government privatisation board officials and EY, the global ...

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in ...
O) , opens new tab intends ​to conduct a first wave of sweeping layoffs planned for this year on May 20, with more ‌coming later, three sources familiar with ...

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


Italy wary of headquarters issue in UniCredit-Commerzbank talks ...
... Germany to ease Berlin's opposition to a takeover of Commerzbank , three sources familiar with the matter said, despite the Italian bank ruling that out.

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


US is leading G20 initiative to ensure fertilizer access, sources say
... sources familiar with sources familiar with the matter said on Friday. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent views ...

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


India's SP Group unit gets investor nod for 2-month debt extension ...
... month extension to ​repay debt raised by its real estate and civil engineering unit, ‌Goswami Infratech, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday.

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


Walmart's Flipkart plans foray into India's ticketing market as live ...
... concert tickets in ​India, moving into a fast-growing space driven by consumers spending ‌more on entertainment, two sources familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


Indian refiners pay for Iran oil in yuan via ICICI Bank, sources say
... oil purchased under ‌a temporary U.S. sanctions waiver using Chinese yuan through Mumbai-based ICICI Bank , four sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


Exclusive: Iran negotiators, citing possible Israeli attack, got Pakistan ...
... sources with knowledge of the operation. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the Iran war ...

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


German Coalition Bickers Over Size of Stake in Tankmaker KNDS
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter said. The center-left Social Democrats, who control the finance and defense ministries ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 17, 2026


Live Nation Inks $742 Million of Private Debt Tied to Venues
... 630 million ($742 million) in the private debt market to help finance its global investment in concert venues, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 17, 2026


Bridgepoint Raises €6 Billion at New Fund's First Close
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter said. The firm, which is seeking to raise €7.5 billion for Bridgepoint Europe VIII ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 17, 2026


White House chief of staff to meet with Anthropic CEO over its new AI ...
A White House official, who requested anonymity to discuss the planned meeting Friday, said the administration is engaging with advanced AI labs about their ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 17, 2026


Sazerac Prepares $15 Billion Cash Offer for Maker of Jack Daniel's
The people who discussed Sazerac's bid for Brown-Forman requested anonymity because the deal negotiations were confidential. Sazerac's offer of $32 a share ...

New York Times  ∙  April 17, 2026


France and Greece to Renew Defense Pact and Broaden Cooperation
... requested anonymity as the details are not final yet. More From Bloomberg. FRANCE-POLITICS-GOVERNMENT. France's Lescure Sees Economy Overcoming Short-Term ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 17, 2026


On California farms, workers say threats to deport them are on the rise
For the dairy worker, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico in his mid-50s who requested anonymity to speak about the incident, this felt like the final straw.

LA Times  ∙  April 17, 2026


Hegseth's prayer drawing on fictional Bible verse from the movie ...
... requested anonymity. Most Read. Greater Minnesota · Moorhead blew up its struggling downtown. This weekend, the city hits reset. Editor's Pick. Lingering rift ...

Star Tribune  ∙  April 17, 2026


Coroner IDs woman found dead in home after sheriff's sale - MSN
A neighbor who did not want to be identified told WGAL that the new owners came to check on the property and asked nearby residents about the home. The ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


No arrests in 2 seemingly random West Hollywood shootings just ...
The woman's roommate, who did not want to be identified, said she is recovering and that they have no idea who would want to target them or their home. At ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Day 49 of Middle East conflict — Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open
... sources close to the talks seemingly buoyed. But soon after US President Donald Trump took to 'Truth Social' announcing the United States would keep its own ...

CNN  ∙  April 17, 2026


DOJ shakes up lead prosecutor handling Brennan investigation in ...
... sources familiar with the matter said Friday. Maria Medetis Long, a career prosecutor based in Miami who had been leading the case for months, is no longer ...

Washington Examiner  ∙  April 17, 2026


White House and Anthropic Hold 'Productive' Meeting, Aiming for a ...
model from Anthropic that could lead to heightened risks of cyberattacks, according to three people briefed on the matter. The Age of A.I.. Meetings Could ...

New York Times  ∙  April 17, 2026


John Brennan probe: Justice Department removes lead prosecutor
... pressure to quickly bring charges against the former CIA director and prominent critic of President Donald Trump, according to people briefed on the matter.

CNN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Blue Owl co-founders no longer pledging shares for personal loans
... people briefed on the matter. Copyright The Financial Times Limited 2026. All rights reserved. Reuse this content (opens in new window) CommentsJump to ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 17, 2026


Lululemon founder Chip Wilson is starting athletic-brand venture
Chip Wilson is building up a business of small athletic-focused brands, according to a person familiar with the matter, setting up new avenues for potential ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Winning, sources said, increased the chances of James … - MSN
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Winning, sources said, increased the chances of James … Related video: LeBron James joins the Los Angeles Lakers ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


FBI hunts for NYC volleyball coach believed to have sexually ...
“He was texting them and communicating with them on social media, which is a no-no,” said a fellow coach, who did not want to be named. Start your day with ...

New York Post  ∙  April 17, 2026


Google and Pentagon in talks to run custom AI chips inside ...
... today by The Information, citing two people with direct knowledge of the discussions. What Is a Family Trust, and How Do You Set One Up? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Trump says deal with Iran would come 'soon' as Tehran reopens ...
And technical bits come later," the source said on condition of anonymity. Meanwhile, a 10-day U.S.-backed truce agreed between Lebanon ‌and Israel came ...

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026