Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Republicans at odds over financial policy provisions in defense bill ...
... with knowledge of the matter. But he has said throughout the negotiations that some portions of the Senate plan are unpalatable to the majority of House ...

Politico  ∙  November 20, 2025


CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz becomes Mercedes F1 co-owner ...
Sources with knowledge of the matter have confirmed to The Athletic that the deal is worth $300m (£230m) for the 15 percent stake in Motorsport Investment ...

New York Times  ∙  November 20, 2025


Offhand remark, symbolic suit signal long winter for Japan-China ...
... with knowledge of the matter said. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here. China has shown its ...

Reuters  ∙  November 20, 2025


Exclusive: Unilever considers selling British brands Marmite, Bovril ...
Unilever is considering selling historic British brands including Marmite, Colman's and Bovril, three people with knowledge of the matter said, ...

Reuters  ∙  November 20, 2025


U.S. Ambassador to Canada Channels Harsh Trump Tone - The ...
The Times spoke to three people who were there who did not want to be named to discuss a sensitive topic. The premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, who came up ...

New York Times  ∙  November 20, 2025


Londonderry: Security alert ends after homes evacuated
A resident, who did not want to be named, told BBC Radio Foyle earlier on Thursday that the alert was in the "same place" as the one seven days ago. Sinn ...

BBC  ∙  November 20, 2025


Cumbria's Flusco Landfill leaves Newbiggin residents' lives ...
Some residents, who did not want to be identified, spoke to the BBC about their experience. Advertisement. They said they had previously paid little ...

BBC  ∙  November 20, 2025


US DOJ investigating handling of its own probe into Senator Schiff ...
... their investigation of Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, according to a document reviewed by Reuters and two sources briefed on the matter.

Reuters  ∙  November 20, 2025


CDC promotes false vaccines-autism link in stunning shift under ...
... on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation. Before the Wednesday update, the CDC webpage stated that studies have shown that there is “no link ...

Washington Post  ∙  November 20, 2025


White House drafts order directing Justice Department to sue states ...
... on the condition of anonymity to describe internal discussions. But the proposal could conflict with legal limits to presidential power. Mortgage Rates Fall ...

MSN  ∙  November 20, 2025


U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate ...
“We don't deserve the trust of the nation if we're unclear about the divisiveness of swastikas,” the official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity due ...

MSN  ∙  November 20, 2025


Russian apartment attack leaves at least 25 dead in western ...
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity Tuesday because he wasn't allowed to speak publicly about the arrangements. Ukrainian rescuers helping a ...

New York Post  ∙  November 20, 2025


Vodacom in Talks With Kenya Over Safaricom Stake Purchase ...
... asked to remain anonymous as the information is still private. A second person confirmed shareholding talks between the two. Vodacom and Safaricom declined ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 20, 2025


Education minister says errors in legal studies, biology exams are ...
One legal studies teacher, who asked to remain anonymous, said the issue was not just a discrepancy, but referred to a very different sentencing option. At ...

MSN  ∙  November 20, 2025


How Nigeria's World Cup dream died: Unfulfilled promises, an ...
According to one source, who asked to remain anonymous as they were not permitted to speak publicly, government bureaucracy was partially to blame for the ...

New York Times  ∙  November 20, 2025


Trump not invited to Dick Cheney funeral: report
... a source familiar with the situation confirmed to Fox News that Vice President JD Vance was not invited either. Mortgage Rates Fall Off a Cliff to a 3-Year ...

MSN  ∙  November 20, 2025


Nigerian officials in Washington after Trump's threats of military ...
“There is a willingness to work with the US from the Nigerians,” a source familiar with the situation told CNN, “and US Africa Command will clearly and ...

CNN  ∙  November 20, 2025


Democratic counties sue oil companies while states try to keep coal ...
Phillips 66 and Valero both are considering or have started the process of shutting down their operations, and a source familiar with the situation said ...

Fox News  ∙  November 20, 2025


Paramount Is in Talks With Arab Wealth Funds on WBD Bid -- but ...
... a source familiar with the situation. On Tuesday, Ellison attended President Donald Trump's state dinner for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Here ...

MSN  ∙  November 20, 2025


Billionaire Family Turns India's Gold Obsession Into A Fortune
"It's much easier to borrow from Muthoot," said Sandarsh, a 27-year-old driver in Bengaluru who asked to be identified only by his first name. He took out a ...

MSN  ∙  November 20, 2025


US and Russia draw up a plan for Ukraine, as EU leaders say they ...
... a person familiar with the matter. As reports emerged of the proposal, blindsided European diplomats insisted they and Ukraine must be consulted. The plan ...

Washington Post  ∙  November 20, 2025


Elliott Management Builds Stake in Barrick, Encouraged by Breakup ...
The stake positions Elliott as one of Barrick's top 10 shareholders, a person familiar with the matter said, and was made because the activist was ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  November 20, 2025


Brazil Readies COP30 Deal Without New Shift From Fossil Fuels ...
Brazil is still conducting shuttle diplomacy and the draft text is subject to change ahead of publication, according to the people, who declined to be named as ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 20, 2025


Scramble to 'sell Japan' sounds fiscal warning bells | Reuters
As one portfolio manager, who declined to be named as they were not authorised to speak with the media, put it: "I can't find any reason to buy JGBs now.

Reuters  ∙  November 20, 2025


Exclusive-KKR aims to raise $15 billion in new Asia private equity ...
... declined to be named as the information was confidential.

MSN  ∙  November 20, 2025


Turkey set to host COP31 climate summit, Australia to lead ...
The person declined to be named as they are not authorised to speak to the media. News of the compromise deal was first reported by Bloomberg. ($1 = 1.5427 ...

MSN  ∙  November 20, 2025


Donald Trump's support for pro-AI proposal fuels Maga backlash
... according to a person familiar with the matter. Trump's backing of a federal framework — a priority for Silicon Valley lobbyists who fear restrictions on AI ...

Financial Times  ∙  November 20, 2025


Senators want answers from Coast Guard on how it probes displays ...
Lunday reached out to Rosen on Thursday and the two spoke later that evening, before he sent out the new memo, according to a person familiar with the ...

ABC News  ∙  November 20, 2025


CapVest Upstages PE Titans With $3.8 Billion Continuation Fund ...
CapVest is raising about $3.8 billion for the continuation vehicle, according to a person familiar with the matter. A representative for the firm declined ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 20, 2025


FHFA Chief Bill Pulte Becomes a Potential Liability for Donald Trump
... declined to be identified. In one case, Pulte spoke only at the beginning of a call after listening to other officials praise his leadership, the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 20, 2025


DSA civil war brewing as Zohran Mamdani opposes member's bid to ...
... a source said. Advertisement. Councilmember Chi Ossé speaking at a rally opposing Sanitation containers. 5. City Councilmember Chi Ossé announced he is ...

New York Post  ∙  November 20, 2025


Ares, Regions Lead $800 Million of Direct Loans to Food Supplier ...
The deal included a $725 million term loan and a $75 million delayed draw term loan, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 20, 2025


Abbott Inks 2025's Largest Bridge Loan to Finance Acquisition ...
The facility is for 364 days, according to people with knowledge of the transaction who asked not to be identified. It's one of the largest sole committed ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 20, 2025


Private Credit Firms to Swap Debt for Equity in Stressed 48Forty ...
... asked not to be identified discussing private information. Other lenders include KKR & Co., BlackRock Inc. and Carlyle Group Inc., the people said. The deal ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 20, 2025


Skechers Investors Pursue 3G Buyout Suit After Settlement Fails
... asked not to be identified discussing private conversations. Expand article logo Continue reading. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as ...

MSN  ∙  November 20, 2025


KKR Touts Asia Strength in $15 Billion Fundraise After Clawback ...
... asked not to be identified discussing confidential information. KKR's record in the region is mixed. The New York-based firm on Nov. 7 said it would pay ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 20, 2025


Scottsdale middle school teacher accused of having child ...
“Its concerning, it's a parent's worst nightmare,” said one guardian who chose to remain anonymous. “She's aware of the certain dangers that are out there ...

MSN  ∙  November 20, 2025


Lincoln Memorial Group could buy troubled Greenwood Cemetery ...
Jewish burial sites with numerous gray tombstones, some worn and one broken on dry grass. The grass is overgrown, and at least one burial plot is severely ...

Axios  ∙  November 20, 2025


Bridget Phillipson: We will take time to get trans guidance right ...
A source close to Phillipson described the claim as "utter nonsense". Approving the guidance could be unpopular in some parts of the Labour Party. During ...

BBC  ∙  November 20, 2025


Trump opens parts of Florida, California waters up to offshore oil ...
A source close to several Republicans in Florida's delegation told CNN officials believe the proposal honors those assurances, though congressional staff ...

CNN  ∙  November 20, 2025


ByteDance's Valuation Soars to $480 Billion in Share Auction
... asked not to be named discussing private information. The slug of stock had been priced at roughly $200 million with a $360 billion valuation for ByteDance ...

MSN  ∙  November 20, 2025


ByteDance's Valuation Soars to $480 Billion in Share Auction ...
... asked not to be named discussing private information. The slug of stock had been priced at roughly $200 million with a $360 billion valuation for ByteDance ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 20, 2025


CDC webpage claims vaccines may cause autism in latest RFK Jr ...
“In my deepest heart, this is the day CDC died,” said a former CDC official who asked not to be named for safety reasons. “The public won't care about ...

NBC News  ∙  November 20, 2025


Grupo Mexico, Major Crop Traders Eye Milei Rail Privatization in ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. It envisions an investment of at least $3 billion, according to the person, who couldn't be named discussing ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 20, 2025


Suspected arsonist still on the loose in Richmond
She asked to be identified by her first name, out of fear for her safety. How Much Money Should You Have Before Hiring a Financial Advisor? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  November 20, 2025


Wolves initiate move for £30m Man City signing but Newcastle lead ...
... sources close to the deal warn that Rob Edwards' side are firmly in the chasing pack rather than the driving seat. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few ...

MSN  ∙  November 20, 2025


Daily Mail owner agrees to buy Daily Telegraph for £500m
Sources close to RedBird insisted that they were confident that the bid would have passed a government review process, but cited negative articles toward ...

BBC  ∙  November 20, 2025


President Trump exempts more Brazilian products from tariffs
At the time, senior administration officials said the agreement frameworks were largely focused on allowing those foreign markets to accept more U.S. goods.

MSN  ∙  November 20, 2025


Stand-off between China's iron ore buyer and BHP tightens iron ore ...
... sources with knowledge of the matter. Iron ore futures (SCO:COM) rose to their highest in more than two weeks on Wednesday. More on BHP Group. BHP Group ...

MSN  ∙  November 20, 2025


Edgy Iran seeks Saudi leverage to revive stalled nuclear talks with US
... sources with knowledge of the matter said. A day before Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House earlier this week, Iranian President ...

MSN  ∙  November 20, 2025