NPR issued a retraction on July 1, 2026. The article incorrectly stated Justice Samuel Alito was leaving the bench. Nina Totenberg authored the article, but NPR removed it once they found the error. spokespersons admitted they misinterpreted his court status. Totenberg called the mistake deeply disappointing. Several outlets like CNN and The New York Times subsequently highlighted the retraction. They all confirmed Alito has not retired. The confusion renewed discussions about reliability in Supreme Court reporting.