The Supreme Court retirement clock is ticking: Byron York

Published June 24, 2026 10:03am ET | Updated June 24, 2026 10:07am ET



Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York suggested that Supreme Court justices considering retirement should not assume Republicans will be able to confirm judicial nominees indefinitely. 

Weighing in on the speculation surrounding possible retirements from the court, York said he has no direct knowledge that any justice is preparing to step down.

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