NPR pulled a report on July 1, 2026. The story falsely claimed Justice Samuel Alito was retiring. Nina Totenberg wrote the piece, but NPR removed it after discovering the error. Officials confirmed they misread his employment status. Totenberg called the mistake deeply disappointing. Major outlets including CNN and The New York Times afterward highlighted the retraction. They all agreed Alito has not retired. The confusion sparked discussions about precision in Supreme Court reporting.