NPR journalist Nina Totenberg addressed the circumstances surrounding a report regarding Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's retirement that was subsequently retracted. On July 1, 2026, NPR issued an editor's note clarifying that the report about Alito's retirement was incorrect, stating that 'neither Alito nor the court's public information office had confirmed the report.'
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NPR Reporter Discusses Retraction of Alito Retirement Story
NPR journalist Nina Totenberg spoke about the retraction of a report concerning Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's retirement. The report was retracted after NPR clarified that it lacked confirmation from Alito or the court's public information office.
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