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Alex Swoyer

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

Texas will appeal judge’s order blocking state’s fetal-heartbeat abortion law

Texas is planning to appeal a federal judge's order blocking the state's ban on abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected.

October 7, 2021

Federal judge blocks Texas’ fetal-heartbeat abortion law

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a Texas law that made it unlawful to receive or perform an abortion after a fetal heartbeat was detected.

October 6, 2021

Biden nominee quizzed over COVID ruling against religious liberty

President Biden's nominee for the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was in the hot seat with Republican senators during her confirmation hearing Wednesday over her COVID-19 rulings against religious liberty in California.

October 6, 2021

Trump election lawyer facing Calif. bar complaint, high court dispute over First Amendment rights

The lawyer and law professor who advised former President Trump's legal team on challenging the 2020 election is facing a complaint over his law license in California this week, and the Supreme Court is also weighing a second legal battle on Friday after attorney John Eastman was banned from speaking at an event due to his conservative views.

October 6, 2021

Capitol Police probe suspicious vehicle outside of Supreme Court

The U.S. Capitol Police investigated a suspicious vehicle near the Supreme Court on Tuesday, the second day of the high court's 2021 term.

October 5, 2021

Supreme Court convenes in person for first time in 18 months

The Supreme Court returned Monday to its marble courtroom in person for the first time in 18 months after having worked remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the exception of Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, who tested positive for the coronavirus last week.

October 4, 2021

Justice Breyer questions constitutionality of the death penalty

Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer suggested Monday the court should evaluate whether lengthy stays on death row constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" in violation of constitutional rights.

October 4, 2021

Supreme Court won’t hear challenge over D.C. voting rights

The Supreme Court announced Monday it won't hear a case challenging the District of Columbia's voting rights and representation in Congress.

October 4, 2021

Supreme Court won’t block New York City’s school vaccine mandate

Justice Sonia Sotomayor declined to block a vaccine mandate for New York City public school employees on Friday.

October 1, 2021

Justice Department says Texas law illegally supersedes women’s constitutional abortion right

President Biden's Justice Department argued before a federal judge on Friday that a new Texas law banning abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected unlawfully supersedes women's constitutional rights.

October 1, 2021

Justice Kavanaugh tests positive for COVID-19 in breakthrough case, has no symptoms

The Supreme Court announced Friday that Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated since January.

October 1, 2021

Nation’s most restrictive abortion law back in Texas court

A federal judge on Friday will consider whether to temporarily block Texas' law banning abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, which typically occurs about six weeks into a pregnancy.

September 30, 2021

Justice Alito pushes back against media, lawmakers criticism of Supreme Court

Speaking at the University of Notre Dame about the court's emergency orders -- coined the "shadow docket" -- the justice said there is nothing sinister about the court's process, as has been suggested by the press and some lawmakers.

September 30, 2021

Biden announces 10 new district court nominees

President Biden announced a new slate of judicial nominees on Thursday, touting the fact that the list includes Hispanic, Black and Asian-American jurists.

September 30, 2021

Supreme Court to hear case over Boston’s denial of flying a Christian flag

The Supreme Court announced Thursday it would hear a First Amendment challenge over flying a Christian flag on city property in Boston.

September 30, 2021

Supreme Court takes up campaign finance case launched by Ted Cruz

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case brought by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz over federal campaign finance laws concerning candidates' personal loans to their own campaigns.

September 30, 2021

Activists call for changes to judicial ethics after report discovers conflicts

Court watchers and liberal activists are calling for changes to judicial standards and requirements after an investigative report discovered 131 judges participated in cases despite having a financial conflict of interest.

September 29, 2021

Senate Democrats hold hearing over Texas’ fetal heartbeat abortion law

Republicans accused Democrats of playing politics with the Supreme Court during a hearing on Wednesday over Texas' contested abortion law, which bans abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected.

September 29, 2021

Supreme Court to take on guns, abortion in upcoming term

The Supreme Court will wade into the gun debate for the first time in more than a decade and grapple with abortion restrictions in its upcoming term, which kicks off Monday.

September 29, 2021