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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

COVID-19 relief package funds to help treat and test uninsured

President Trump announced Friday some of the $2.2 trillion in funds passed by Congress in the coronavirus relief package will be used to pay for treatment and COVID-19 testing for uninsured Americans.

April 3, 2020

More than 1,000 COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. on a single day: Johns Hopkins

Friday marked more than 1,000 people that died in the U.S. on a single day from COVID-19, according to multiple reports citing data from Johns Hopkins University.

April 3, 2020

Supreme Court postpones April arguments amid coronavirus pandemic

The Supreme Court announced Friday it would be postponing oral arguments scheduled for the end of the month due to the continuing threat of the spread of COVID-19.

April 3, 2020

Andrew Cuomo, N.Y. gov., to sign executive order redistributing ventilators across state

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday he would be signing an executive order so ventilators across his state could be confiscated from facilities where they are not being used and relocated to combat the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 3, 2020

Mortgage refinance applications tripled since last year, LendingTree reports

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the world, mortgage refinance applications skyrocketed, according to a new report.

April 3, 2020

Anthony Fauci: The world should pressure China to close wet markets

Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Friday the world should demand that China shut down the wet markets, which is reportedly to blame for starting the spread of COVID-19.

April 3, 2020

Donald Trump hits 3M after company is accused of selling masks to foreign countries over U.S. buyers

President Trump "hit 3M hard" late Thursday night after Fox News host Tucker Carlson exposed the company has been selling face masks to foreign countries during the COVID-19 pandemic and not filling requests from U.S. purchasers.

April 3, 2020

Coronavirus social distancing threatens social norms, mental health

The constant reminders that it's not safe to shake hands or come too close to one another isn't healthy, and mental health specialists warn that these social cues will linger in our minds after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.

April 2, 2020

Coronavirus rent payment, eviction suspensions create economic domino effect

After states hit hard by coronavirus moved to help homeowners by suspending mortgage payments and halting foreclosures and evictions, renters across the country began asking if they could forego paying their April rent -- an idea that has landlords warning they have bills to pay, too.

April 1, 2020

Religious leaders rebel against local gathering rules during pandemic

A Florida pastor has been arrested for holding church services, a New Jersey man was ticketed after holding a house party, and Rhode Island's governor ordered police to hunt down and fine New Yorkers who aren't quarantining themselves.

March 31, 2020

Texas abortion ban during COVID-19 pandemic allowed to continue, an appeals court ordered

Less than 24-hours after a district court judge halted Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order banning most elective abortions during the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, a federal appeals court has moved to uphold the ban, effectively overruling the lower court.

March 31, 2020

Texas to appeal ruling over abortions during COVID-19 pandemic

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said his office will appeal a decision by a district court to halt the governor's order banning most elective abortions during the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 31, 2020

Joe Biden’s ability to inspire high voter turnout in doubt

Black voters in South Carolina helped propel former Vice President Joseph R. Biden to the top of the crowded 2020 Democratic field and they continue to fuel his drive to the nomination, but whether that translates into the crucial high turnout he needs in November remains an open question.

March 30, 2020