NPR pulled a report on the first of July 2026. The piece incorrectly stated Justice Samuel Alito was retiring. Nina Totenberg penned the report, but NPR recalled it upon identifying the inaccuracy. Officials stated they misunderstood his employment status. Totenberg described the mistake regrettable. Several outlets such as CNN and The New York Times afterward noted the retraction. They all acknowledged Alito remains retired. The mix-up fueled debate about precision in judicial reporting.