Alito says ‘I’m here for another term,’ dismissing retirement speculations

Associate Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, 76, shot down speculation that he would be retiring this year in the wake of a mistaken NPR report, reassuring the public that he is “here for another term.” Rumors swirled about Alito’s retirement plans after NPR published and then retracted an article by reporter Nina Tot

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito confirmed Friday he’s staying on the nation’s highest court, weeks after a swell of speculation about a possible retirement.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito confirmed Friday he’s staying on the nation’s highest court, weeks after a swell of speculation about a possible retirement. “Obviously, I’m here for another term,” Alito, 76, said in an interview published in The Wall Street Journal’s editorial section. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is confirming that he’s staying on the nation’s highest court for another term

Justice Samuel Alito confirms he’s staying on the Supreme Court for another term  Toronto Star

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is confirming that he’s staying on the nation’s highest court for another term

Justice Samuel Alito confirms he’s staying on the Supreme Court for another term  AP News

Justice Samuel Alito says he’s not retiring ‘for another term’  CNN

The stakes in the midterm elections were already high. The conservative Supreme Court justice nudged them a little higher.

US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito told the Wall Street Journal that he is “here for another term,” casting doubt on the idea that he might retire late this year to ensure President Donald Trump can appoint a successor.