NPR pulled a report on the first of July 2026. The article wrongly reported Justice Samuel Alito was leaving the bench. Nina Totenberg wrote the article, but NPR retracted it once they found the mistake. NPR representatives admitted they misinterpreted his employment status. Totenberg called the mistake regrettable. Several outlets such as CNN and The New York Times later highlighted the retraction. Every outlet acknowledged Alito remains retired. The slip-up fueled talk about accuracy in judicial reporting.