NPR withdrew the story on the first of July 2026. The story falsely claimed Justice Samuel Alito was stepping down. Nina Totenberg penned the report, but NPR removed it after discovering the mistake. NPR representatives confirmed they misread his court status. Totenberg described the mistake unfortunate. Major outlets such as CNN and The New York Times subsequently mentioned the retraction. All reports agreed Alito has not retired. The slip-up sparked talk about accuracy in Supreme Court reporting.