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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

Click here to receive Seen, Heard & Whispered in your inbox every Friday.

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

In this image from video, Jason Joyce, a lobsterman from Swan's Island, Maine, speaks from Washington, during the second night of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (Courtesy of the Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 Republican National Committee via AP)

RNC day 2 stars workers, farmers from swing-states

Fishermen, dairy farmers and businessmen from key swing states vouched for President Trump late Tuesday, saying his get-tough trade policies and focus on blue-collar workers thawed their cold skepticism of Washington leadership and, in some cases, the idea of a Trump candidacy four years ago.

August 25, 2020
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on June 30, 2020. (Al Drago/Pool Photo via AP) **FILE**

Rand Paul: Trump is down to earth, praised record as president

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul recalled first meeting President Trump before the two squared off in the 2016 election, saying the billionaire was down to earth and donated to his medical missions where the eye surgeon helps needy people across the globe.

August 25, 2020
Donald Trump Jr., speaks as he tapes his speech for the first day of the Republican National Convention from the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Donald Trump Jr. warns against ‘Beijing Biden’

Donald Trump Jr. warned Americans against electing "Beijing Biden" in November, speaking at the Republican National Convention Monday night in defense of his father's White House record.

August 24, 2020
Maximo Alvarez, president of Sunshine Gasoline Distributors, Inc., left, applauds as President Donald Trump listens during a roundtable discussion on tax cuts for Florida small businesses, in Hialeah, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Maximo Alvarez, Cuban, warns against socialism

Maximo Alvarez, a Cuban born man who now lives in Florida, warned Americans against socialism on Monday speaking at the Republican National Convention in support of President Trump.

August 24, 2020
House Republican Minority Whip Steve Scalise is shown in this undated file photo. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Steve Scalise: Trump backs police, Biden wants to defund them

Rep. Steve Scalise, Louisiana Republican, criticized the Democratic Party's calls for defunding law enforcement on Monday speaking at the Republican National Convention, praising President Trump's handling of law enforcement and criminal justice.

August 24, 2020