NPR withdrew the story on July 1, 2026. The story wrongly reported Justice Samuel Alito was retiring. Nina Totenberg penned the piece, but NPR recalled it after discovering the error. NPR representatives stated they misunderstood his court status. Totenberg termed the mistake unfortunate. Major outlets like CNN and The New York Times afterward mentioned the retraction. All reports confirmed Alito remains retired. The confusion sparked debate about reliability in Supreme Court reporting.