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Alex Swoyer

Alex Swoyer

aswoyer@washingtontimes.com

Alex Swoyer serves as The Washington Times' editor-at-large, covering law and politics in Washington. Alex leads "The Sitdown with Alex Swoyer" and her column, "Seen, Heard & Whispered," where she interviews officials and discusses the latest political noise echoing through the nation's capital.
She also hosts a podcast, "Court Watch," showcasing high-stakes legal battles. She has covered presidential campaigns, Capitol Hill, and the Supreme Court for more than a decade.
Originally from Texas, Alex left the Lone Star State to attend the Missouri School of Journalism where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism with an emphasis in broadcast.
After graduating from Ave Maria School of Law in Florida, she decided to leave the courtroom and return to the newsroom with The Washington Times.
She can be reached by email at aswoyer@washingtontimes.com.

Seen, Heard & Whispered

Written by Alex Swoyer, "Seen, Heard & Whispered” is a weekly column taking you inside the conversations happening in Washington’s power corridors, the moves being made and the whispers that explain what’s really going on in the nation’s capital. Email tips to whispered@washingtontimes.com

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The Sitdown with Alex Swoyer

Washington Times' Editor-at-Large Alex Swoyer dives into political and legal news with lawmakers, administration officials and politicos inside Washington.

Court Watch Podcast

The 'Court Watch' podcast breaks down the Supreme Court's major cases and top news stories about the justices, federal courts and perplexing legal battles with key insight from court watchers from both sides of the aisle.

Articles by Alex Swoyer

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with members of the media as he arrives at the Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bessent likens Carney to a ‘yapping’ Dachshund amid trade spat

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent compares Canada's prime minister to a yappy little dog, universities scramble to distance themselves from Charlie Kirk look-alike contests, and Lara Trump shares why her father-in-law treasured meeting Queen Elizabeth.

September 10, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas answers questions during a visit to the University of Texas at Austin, in Austin, Texas, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Why Clarence Thomas was ‘scary’ in law school

Justice Clarence Thomas says those who dislike him and the direction he's led the Supreme Court should blame the snobbish law firms that didn't offer him a job when he emerged from Yale Law School in the 1970s.

August 27, 2026
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks during an election night event Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Fake poll makes real news, Vindman’s premature party planning

A fake L.A. mayoral poll raises market-manipulation questions, Alexander Vindman's premature "victory" fundraiser becomes an awkward punchline after his primary loss, and a Florida congressional district picks the hometown candidate over a crowded field of outsiders.

August 20, 2026