Anonymous Source Tracker

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


EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply
... the source said. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The person asked not ⁠to be named because the discussions are ongoing and the draft is not yet finalized ...

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


Trump admin mulls unfreezing $20B in frozen Iranian assets
The first phase of a deal — whose full details have yet to be disclosed — would occur over the course of two-to-three years, the source said. The full $20 ...

New York Post  ∙  April 17, 2026


Homeless encampment returns to West Seattle park one day after ...
... asked to remain anonymous, said. Neighbors said the encampment is the source of crime, drugs, and violence that have been intermittent for several years. 12 ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


US naval blockade: What's on the menu for sailors, Marines onboard ...
"We have the strongest military in the world," Dan, a 63-year-old former Marine who asked to be identified only by his first name to protect his daughter ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


OnlyFans tops $3 billion value in advanced stake sale talks
... a person familiar with the matter. The proposed stake sale follows the death last month of OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky at 43 years old. Shares in the ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Harry and Meghan's Australia tour fuels brand debate amid Netflix split
A source close to the couple told The Telegraph, 'We've tested the playbook, it worked,' framing it as validation of their 'half in, half out' approach. The ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Myanmar ex-president freed from post-coup detention, Suu Kyi ...
... a source close to the pro-democracy leader. The order announced by coup leader Min Aung Hlaing to reduce the remaining terms of all sentences under 40 years ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


The Latest on Vince McMahon Potentially Appearing at WWE Hall of ...
A source familiar with the situation indicated that WWE has made no internal plans for his appearance. Notably, "no additional measures are in place" to ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Indian banks halt gold, silver imports amid delay in government ...
Uncertainty over the timing of the DGFT order has led banks to halt new import orders from overseas suppliers, said the dealer, who did not want to be named ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


White House to meet with Anthropic CEO as Mythos anxiety spreads
A White House official, granted anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the record, told POLITICO it is proactively engaging with government ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


More charges added for accused Pennsylvania grave robber ... - MSN
Last month, CBS News Philadelphia told you that, according to numerous sources close to the case, Gerlach would face charges for several additional thefts.

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Hundreds protest in Damascus demanding better living conditions
Syria is diverse and includes all opinions,” said a woman, who refused to give her name. The government was placing unnecessary restrictions, especially on ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Indian refiners pay for Iran oil in yuan via ICICI Bank, sources say
The sources declined to be named as they were not authorised to speak to the media. Indian refiners have also used China's currency to settle some of their ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Jasper County sheriff probes AI-generated nude images of Buna ...
One parent, who asked to remain anonymous, said, “This has been on-going.. and unless drastic change is made.. it will continue. The adults in this ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Trump admin urges Exxon, Chevron, other oil cos to boost drilling ...
Details of the 40-minute meeting were shared by an administration official and people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because the ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Despite the noise, sources familiar with Ja Morant's - MSN
Despite the noise, sources familiar with sources familiar with Ja ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Google, Pentagon discuss classified AI deal - MSN
... people with direct knowledge of the discussions. The two parties are discussing an agreement that would allow the Pentagon to use Google's AI for all lawful ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


US said to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries
... sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Many European countries are expected to be affected, including in the Baltic region and in Scandinavia, some ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Hutchison, Jardine in talks to merge supermarket business in Hong ...
... with knowledge of the matter. The talks between Hutchison and Jardine Matheson's retail unit DFI Retail have been going on for a while, said the people, who ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


American Pie star Shannon Elizabeth launches content platform - MSN
The move comes just days after Shannon Elizabeth reportedly filed for divorce from her husband Simon Borchert, as "Page Six" reports citing an anonymous source.

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


World Cup Updates: Mexico Kicks Off Historic Tournament With a ...
... a person with direct knowledge of those efforts who worked for Qatar's World Cup committee. A Fox spokesman said the company “paid for and built the Fox set ...

New York Times  ∙  April 17, 2026


World Cup Updates: It's the U.S. vs. Turkey, or Is It Türkiye?
... declined to give her last name. As for her preference for which word non-Turkish speakers, like World Cup announcers, should use, she said: “Whatever you ...

New York Times  ∙  April 17, 2026


The tax-focused hedge fund craze taking over Wall Street
... a person familiar with the matter. A person with long dark hair and a beige coat walks past the Wall Street subway The surge of new investments has raised ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 16, 2026


COO and HR head leave baseball players' union as shakeup ...
The departures of James and O'Neill, first reported by ESPN, were confirmed by a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  April 16, 2026


Marco Rubio and Lebanese President Discuss Cease-Fire Efforts
... on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive diplomacy. What you should know about anonymous sources. The Times makes a careful decision any time it ...

New York Times  ∙  April 16, 2026


The informant earned millions working for the DEA. He paid no taxes.
... on condition of anonymity. Zapata, 48, was extradited to the U.S. last year from his native Colombia, where he had worked closely with José Irizarry, a ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 16, 2026


U.S. Completes Handover of Military Bases in Syria
... on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military operations. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. The U.S. Central Command statement said “U.S. forces ...

New York Times  ∙  April 16, 2026


Trump expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after ...
Trump offered Hamilton the job Wednesday, according to the person, who was not authorized to discuss it publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. The ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 16, 2026


European stocks end near flat as UK GDP jumps and Iran ... - CNBC
"There is continued engagement between the U.S. and Iran to reach a deal," added the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the ...

CNBC  ∙  April 16, 2026


A complex set of negotiations to end Israel's overlapping wars - NPR
A person briefed on the matter not authorized to speak publicly said until Israel sees progress on Hezbollah disarmament, it has no intention of withdrawing ...

NPR  ∙  April 16, 2026


Trump says next round of US-Iran talks could happen over weekend
A person briefed on the matter said Trump was putting pressure on Netanyahu to “quieten things down in Lebanon”. An Israeli official said a ceasefire was ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 16, 2026


Trump to Pick Ousted FEMA Head to Lead Agency Again
... people briefed on the matter. Mr. Hamilton, who has limited disaster management experience, is a former Navy SEAL who worked for a defense contractor and ...

New York Times  ∙  April 16, 2026


Missile reset during ceasefire: Satellite images show Iran clearing ...
Despite this, US officials briefed on the matter told The New York Times that Iran retains the ability to launch attacks using its remaining arsenal. While ...

MSN  ∙  April 16, 2026


Iran uses ceasefire to dig out bombed underground missile bases
... officials briefed on the matter told The New York Times. While the agencies made no mention of how many missile launchers were left, officials said a CNN ...

The Australian  ∙  April 16, 2026


Malaysia plans to use tycoon Amin's new migrant worker system
Three officials briefed on the matter said middlemen might continue to play a role in the countries Malaysia recruits from because it is difficult for ...

MSN  ∙  April 16, 2026


Penny Hardaway, Memphis hire Missouri assistant Steve Wright, per ...
The sources requested anonymity since no official announcement has been made. Wright joins the Tigers after spending last season as an assistant at Missouri ...

USA Today  ∙  April 16, 2026


Romania's Top Coalition Party to Push for Prime Minister to Quit
... requested anonymity. They said the party wants to maintain the governing alliance but with another premier. More From Bloomberg. European Political Community ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 16, 2026


Turkey to Host Talks About Middle East Security Cooperation
... requested anonymity to discuss private deliberations. It would be the third such meeting in the past month, after previous discussions on the topic in ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 16, 2026


Brazil arrests former BRB head in Banco Master probe, sources say
The sources requested anonymity as the investigation is being conducted under ​confidentiality. In a statement that did ​not name suspects, federal police ...

Reuters  ∙  April 16, 2026


Republicans discuss boosting existing spy powers guardrails as ...
A source, speaking on background to discuss sensitive negotiations, cautioned that nothing was finalized, but described a potential package as an offramp ...

The Hill  ∙  April 16, 2026


Cuba Warns US Attack 'Possible' as Pentagon Stays Mum on ...
A White House official, speaking on background, dismissed Cuba's leadership and suggested the government is weakening. Advertisement. Advertisement. “Cuba is ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 16, 2026


Live updates: Congress grills Kennedy, Vought, Driscoll - The Hill
The source, speaking on background to discuss sensitive negotiations, cautioned that nothing was finalized, but described a potential package as an off ramp ...

The Hill  ∙  April 16, 2026


EQT restarts sale of contact lens maker Ginko in at least $1 ... - Reuters
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter said. EQT agreed to sell the business last year to ​U.S.-based buyout firm Advent ...

Reuters  ∙  April 16, 2026


China to retain ultra-long special bond tenors this year, sources say
... long special treasury bond issuance to 20-, 30- and 50-year maturities, the same as ​last year, people with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.

Reuters  ∙  April 16, 2026


CoreWeave Taps US Junk-Debt Market Again With AI Bond ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. More stories like this are available on ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 16, 2026


U.S. defence company looking to raise up to $100-million to build ...
... sources with knowledge of the discussions. LeafStar, a Virginia-based private equity company operating in the defence sector, already operates a small-arms ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  April 16, 2026


Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, wife dead in apparent murder ...
Fairfax's son called 911 just after midnight from the home, according to two sources with knowledge of the investigation. The caller said he thought his ...

CBS News  ∙  April 16, 2026


Exclusive: FBI under Trump ramps up probe of ex-CIA chief Brennan ...
... sources with knowledge of the probe. The intelligence assessment, issued in January 2017 days before Trump's first inauguration, ​concluded that Russian ...

Reuters  ∙  April 16, 2026


Why Gen Zers are trashing smartphones for old-school, retro tech
At a deli in Manhattan, a 27-year-old store clerk, who declined to give his name, proudly showed The Post a 1950s Royal Aristocrat typewriter he acquired ...

New York Post  ∙  April 16, 2026


Justice Dept. Appealing Surveillance Court Ruling Amid ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter. That part of the ruling means agencies must stop using the filtering systems or re-engineer ...

New York Times  ∙  April 16, 2026