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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

Rep. Justin Amash, Michigan Republican (Associated Press)

Justin Amash a ‘lightweight,’ ‘loser,’ Donald Trump says after impeachment call

President Trump responded Sunday to a Republican member of Congress's call to impeach him, saying the lawmaker is a "loser." The president's attack comes after Rep. Justin Amash, Michigan Republican, took to Twitter Saturday to lay out in a series of tweets why he thinks the president committed impeachable offenses, suggesting he violated the public trust.

May 19, 2019
In this Nov. 2, 2016, file photo, the FBI's J. Edgar Hoover headquarters building in Washington. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Lawmakers demand FBI reveal Florida election hack

Democrats and Republicans said Thursday that the FBI must reveal the names of the two Florida counties that were penetrated by hackers ahead of the 2016 election, saying voters were the victims and deserve to know.

May 16, 2019
In this July 4, 2017, file photo, U.S. Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado listens during a question and answer session with a small group of journalists at a hotel, as he visits Mexico City. Bennet says he is seeking the Democratic nomination for president in 2020. The three-term senator made the announcement Thursday on “CBS This Morning.” He is now among more than 20 Democrats seeking the party’s presidential nomination. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Demand Justice launches Michael Bennet attack ad

A liberal group announced a new set of ads Tuesday accusing one of the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates of getting too cosy with President Trump by not obstructing all of his judicial picks.

May 7, 2019
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks during a question and answer conversation with his wife, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as part of their North American tour in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Thursday, May 2, 2019. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bill Clinton takes jab at Brett Kavanaugh over Vince Foster probe

Former President Bill Clinton says Justice Brett Kavanaugh deserved the grilling he got last year over claims of rape and sexual assault, saying it was payback for his role as a junior lawyer on the Whitewater investigation into the Clintons' own past.

May 7, 2019