NPR pulled a report on July 1, 2026. The story falsely claimed Justice Samuel Alito was leaving the bench. Nina Totenberg penned the report, but NPR recalled it upon identifying the mistake. spokespersons admitted they misunderstood his employment status. Totenberg termed the error unfortunate. Major outlets such as CNN and The New York Times later mentioned the retraction. They all acknowledged Alito has not retired. The slip-up renewed discussions about accuracy in Supreme Court reporting.