A month after National Public Radio’s Nina Totenberg announced that Supreme Court Justice Sam Alito was retiring—a report NPR later retracted—the 76-year-old jurist told the Wall Street Journal in an interview, “Obviously, I’m here for another term.” The statement comes as the court’s upcoming docket suggests continued significant judicial activity.

The initial retirement announcement by Totenberg sparked speculation about the future composition of the Supreme Court. However, Alito’s confirmation to the Wall Street Journal clarifies his intention to remain on the bench.

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