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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

U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg speaks during a discussion on the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized, Supreme Court says

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland for a gallbladder issue and will remain in the hospital for a day or two, the Supreme Court announced Tuesday.

May 5, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing big changes at the tradition-bound Supreme Court. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Supreme Court to begin series of teleconference hearings

The Supreme Court on Monday kicks off a historic series of teleconference hearings due to the coronavirus crisis, but uncertainty remains about the justices' ability to finish this year's docket and issue final opinions by the end of June as usual.

May 3, 2020
In this June 20, 2019, photo, the Supreme Court in Washington. The Supreme Court is sidestepping a major decision on gun rights in a dispute over New York Citys former ban on transporting guns. The justices ruled Monday that there's nothing left for them to decide now that the city has eased restrictions on taking licensed, locked and unloaded guns outside the city limits and a new state law prevents New York from reviving the ban. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) **FILE**

Supreme Court dismisses challenge to New York CIty gun rule

The Supreme Court on Monday sidestepped a Second Amendment challenge over New York City's gun rule restricting the transportation of firearms, saying the dispute had been resolved after the city decided to change the rule.

April 27, 2020