NPR Reporter Misreads Alito Retirement Rumor | Annapolis News

NPR’s Nina Totenberg made headlines — and then quickly apologized — after falsely reporting that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was retiring. The error stemmed from a misheard courtroom announcement and a rushed assumption, which she called her worst professional mistake in 50 years. Alito, 76, shows no signs of stepping down, though he recently needed medical attention. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are already prepared to confirm a replacement if needed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0fe63e209e2e2c43