NPR pulled a report on the first of July 2026. The story falsely claimed Justice Samuel Alito was retiring. Nina Totenberg wrote the article, but NPR retracted it once they found the error. NPR representatives confirmed they misinterpreted his court status. Totenberg termed the blunder deeply disappointing. Major outlets like CNN and The New York Times later highlighted the retraction. All reports agreed Alito remains retired. The confusion sparked discussions about precision in court reporting.