Justice Samuel Alito says he will stay on the Supreme Court through this term
The gist
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, 76, said he intends to stay through this term even if Democrats win the Senate.
His choice keeps a conservative seat off the table as midterm losses unsettle Republicans.
How it unfolded
- Oct 31, 2005President George W. Bush announced Judge Samuel A. Alito of the U.S. Court of Appeals in Philadelphia as his Supreme Court nominee, replacing Harriet Miers, who dropped out the previous week.
- Sep 28, 2026Alito recused himself from a major climate-change case after facing calls to step aside over his stock holdings in oil companies.
- Oct 3, 2026In a CBS News interview, Alito said he "thought about" retiring during the term that concluded in July but decided to keep serving, believing he was making "a valuable contribution."