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Alex Swoyer

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

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh arrives for a meeting with Sen. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Brett Kavanaugh recusals likely to disappoint conservatives

Conservatives were hoping to get a new justice onto the Supreme Court before a major case involving illegal immigrants' rights to abortion reaches the justices, but they may end up being disappointed by Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, President Trump's nominee to fill the looming vacancy.

July 26, 2018
President Donald Trump arrives to speak at the Veteran's of Foreign Wars national convention Tuesday, July 24, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Women triggered by Trump to enter politics share ‘Me Too’ stories

A rape survivor, a victim of child sexual abuse and a woman who said President Trump forcibly kissed her without her consent descended on the nation's capital Tuesday, vowing to be a force in this year's elections by sharing their own "Me Too" stories as a way to energize women to get involved in politics.

July 24, 2018
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., flanked by Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., left, and Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, speaks to the media on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 17, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senators dismiss Donald Trump’s judicial nominee for 9th Circuit

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell withdrew one of President Trump's judicial nominees for the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday after failing to get the majority of the Senate to back the president's pick ahead of his confirmation vote.

July 19, 2018