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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

Nancy Pelosi tells media not to cover the president’s criminal probes ‘morning, noon and night’

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi told reporters Thursday they would have more viewers and readers if they focused less on the president's criminal investigations and more on the common ground Republicans and Democratic lawmakers are working on for American families.

December 13, 2018

Capitol Hill comes to agreement on sexual harassment legislation

Congressional negotiators said they'd reached agreement Wednesday on legislation aimed at holding lawmakers accountable for sexual harassment, setting up potential passage before the end of the year.

December 12, 2018

Senate confirms first judicial nominee in two months

The Senate confirmed one of President Trump's judicial picks Tuesday, the first since the midterm elections, in what Republican senators said they hoped was renewed attention to a key priority.

December 11, 2018

Project Veritas case: Judge Patti B. Saris rules Americans can secretly record public officials

A federal judge ruled Monday that Americans have a right to secretly record their public officials, including police, when they are engaged in their government duties.

December 10, 2018

Watchdog group sues FBI, seeks to ID source of leaks to Rudy Giuliani

A watchdog group on Monday sued the FBI, demanding it reveal whether bureau employees leaked information to Rudolph W. Giuliani, a close political ally and now-lawyer for President Trump.

December 10, 2018

Supreme Court rejects bid to reinstate Louisiana law punishing Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court on Monday denied to take up appeals from two states, which sought to ban women's clinic Planned Parenthood from participating in the Medicaid program.

December 10, 2018

James Comey lied to Congress, Donald Trump says

President Trump on Sunday accused former FBI Director James Comey of lying to Congress during Mr. Comey's closed-door appearance with lawmakers on Friday.

December 9, 2018

James Comey told lawmakers Russian probe started with four Americans, not Donald Trump

Former FBI Director James B. Comey told lawmakers Friday the Russian probe began with the surveillance of four Americans but signaled the counterintelligence investigation was not into Donald Trump or his presidential campaign.

December 8, 2018

Comey blasts GOP: ‘They’re talking about Hillary Clinton’s emails again’

Former FBI Director James Comey on Friday blasted the House Republicans who called him to testify for nearly seven hours behind closed doors, saying they were rehashing old ground he saw no reason to cover.

December 7, 2018

James Comey quizzed about bias of FBI agents during Russian probe

Republican lawmakers meeting behind closed doors are questioning former FBI Director James Comey about the bias of FBI agents who participated in the investigation into possible Russian collusion with the Trump campaign, according to a Democratic congressman.

December 7, 2018

Justices seem hesitant to bar feds, state from prosecuting individual for same crime

Some of President Trump's opponents had warned that a case before the Supreme Court on double jeopardy could expand his pardon powers to protect political allies -- but the justices avoided that issue during oral argument Thursday.

December 6, 2018

Federal appeals court upholds New Jersey’s law limiting gun magazine capacity

A federal appeals court Wednesday upheld New Jersey's law restricting the size of firearm magazines to 10 rounds, saying it doesn't run afoul of the Second Amendment and will help save lives by giving victims more time to flee while a shooter reloads.

December 5, 2018

Dutch court rules against man trying to legally change his age

A Netherlands court has ruled against a man who wanted to cut 20 years off his age, saying allowing him to alter his birth certificate would create a mess for bureaucrats.

December 4, 2018

Supreme Court rejects environmental groups’ challenge to border wall law

The Supreme Court rejected a case Monday brought by environmental groups challenging a law that gives the secretary of Homeland Security power over decisions related to the building of the president's border wall.

December 3, 2018

Comey to sit for closed door session with lawmakers on Friday

Former FBI Director James Comey will be interviewed behind closed doors by lawmakers Friday morning, according to a committee aide.

December 3, 2018

John Kennedy won’t enter race for Louisiana governor

Sen. John Kennedy announced Monday he will not be running for governor of his home state of Louisiana, saying he felt he could best serve his constituents in his current role.

December 3, 2018

Supreme Court to hear case on if states, government can separately charge someone with same crime

The Supreme Court is set to hear a case Thursday on whether the states and the federal government can separately charge someone with the same crime -- but some of President Trump's opponents fear the justices will end up granting the president a back-door power to shield his allies.

December 2, 2018

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Alex Swoyer

Seen, Heard & Whispered

The Sitdown with Alex Swoyer

Court Watch Podcast

Articles by Alex Swoyer

Nancy Pelosi tells media not to cover the president’s criminal probes ‘morning, noon and night’

Capitol Hill comes to agreement on sexual harassment legislation

Senate confirms first judicial nominee in two months

Project Veritas case: Judge Patti B. Saris rules Americans can secretly record public officials

Watchdog group sues FBI, seeks to ID source of leaks to Rudy Giuliani

Supreme Court rejects bid to reinstate Louisiana law punishing Planned Parenthood

James Comey lied to Congress, Donald Trump says

James Comey told lawmakers Russian probe started with four Americans, not Donald Trump

Comey blasts GOP: ‘They’re talking about Hillary Clinton’s emails again’

James Comey quizzed about bias of FBI agents during Russian probe

Justices seem hesitant to bar feds, state from prosecuting individual for same crime

Federal appeals court upholds New Jersey’s law limiting gun magazine capacity

Dutch court rules against man trying to legally change his age

Supreme Court rejects environmental groups’ challenge to border wall law

Comey to sit for closed door session with lawmakers on Friday

John Kennedy won’t enter race for Louisiana governor

Supreme Court to hear case on if states, government can separately charge someone with same crime

Adam Schiff says Robert Mueller should weigh Roger Stone perjury charges

James Comey to comply with subpoena — as long as he can release transcript to public

Sherrod Brown rejects Trump’s new trade deal with Mexico, Canada