POLITICS
Supreme Court Justice Alito hints at potential retirement in CBS interview
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, 76, said in a CBS News interview that he considered retiring at the end of the most recent Supreme Court term but decided to continue serving because he believes he can still make valuable contributions. Alito indicated he will reconsider his retirement decision each year.
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Left-leaning outlets emphasize that Alito's comments about reconsidering retirement annually raise the stakes for Senate control in upcoming elections, as his departure could give President Trump another opportunity to reshape the court.
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Center outlets report factually that Alito considered retirement but chose to stay, noting his statement that he expects to revisit the decision each term.