Justice Samuel Alito has dismissed rumors of an imminent retirement from the Supreme Court in an interview with The Wall Street Journal published on Friday, August 7, 2026. This marks his first public comment on his future plans since NPR mistakenly reported that he had announced his retirement on the Court's final opinion day.

Alito’s statement clarifies that he intends to continue serving, shutting down speculation about his departure. The erroneous NPR report had sparked discussions about potential shifts in the Court's composition, but Alito’s remarks confirm his commitment to remain on the bench for another term.

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