NPR pulled a report on July 1, 2026. The article incorrectly stated Justice Samuel Alito was retiring. Nina Totenberg wrote the article, but NPR recalled it once they found the inaccuracy. Officials stated they misread his court status. Totenberg termed the blunder deeply disappointing. Several outlets including CNN and The New York Times subsequently highlighted the retraction. All reports agreed Alito has not retired. The confusion fueled talk about precision in Supreme Court reporting.