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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

President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 13, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Media to Donald Trump: Damned if you do, damned if you don’t

After fielding countless questions from the media about why he didn't mandate a lockdown for all states to stop the coronavirus spread, President Trump got grilled Monday by reporters challenging his legal authority to do just the opposite -- open the nation back up.

April 13, 2020
A vendor sells fresh produce as the Carmel Farmers Market opened in Carmel, Ind., Saturday, April 11, 2020. The market practiced social distancing and increased distances between vendors to slow the spread of the coronavirus as the vendors sold their fresh produce, meats and and prepared foods. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Most adults plan to wear face masks in public: Poll

A majority of adults plan to wear face masks in public over the next two weeks, according to a Morning Consult poll published Friday, which also revealed many consumers are hesitant about getting back to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 11, 2020
In this March 31, 2020 file photo, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at the USTA Indoor Training Center. On April 11, 2020, Mr. de Blasio announced the city's public schools would remain closed through the end of the academic year. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File) **FILE**

Cuomo and de Blasio debate school cancellation for the year in New York City

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Saturday public schools in the Big Apple will stay closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the rest of the academic year. But shortly thereafter, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the mayor had spoken prematurely and the call to close schools is not up to him.

April 11, 2020
Alcohol sales spiked across the country in mid-March to a point rivaling holiday season boozing. (Associated Press/File)

Alcohol sales rise, ‘essential’ during coronavirus lockdowns

All but two states consider beer, wine and the hard stuff "essential" for Americans forced to stay home and forgo almost all social interaction in public. Maybe it's no surprise, then, that alcohol sales spiked across the country in mid-March to a point rivaling holiday season boozing.

April 9, 2020
The Supreme Court is shown, Monday, April 6, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Sherman) ** FILE **

Supreme Court rejects challenge over religious ad ban by Metro

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear the Catholic Church's demand to display pro-Christmas ads in the D.C. metro system, but one justice warned that this would not be the high court's last word on this religious speech issue.

April 6, 2020
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Friday, April 3, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

All Americans asked to wear cloth masks while in public

The U.S. surgeon general on Sunday trumpeted the administration's new recommendation that all Americans wear cloth masks in public, a reversal of its previous advice as the country braces for a dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases and potential fatalities this week.

April 5, 2020