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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 Pelsoi, Chuck Schumer blast Donald Trump for behavior with Vladimir Putin at Helsinki summit

Top Capitol Hill Democrats suggested Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is blackmailing President Trump, forcing him to favor Russia's interests over America's at the Helsinki summit.

July 16, 2018

James Comey: Trump stood ‘next to a murderous lying thug,’ refused to back U.S.

Former FBI Director James Comey called on "patriots" to reject President Trump's performance during his joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday.

July 16, 2018

Chuck Schumer: Trump’s national security team must testify before Congress about Putin summit

Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer called Monday on President Trump's national security team to testify before Congress about what was said before and after Mr. Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

July 16, 2018

Schumer: Russia has ‘damaging information’ on Trump

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer echoed Democratic colleague Rep. Nancy Pelosi Monday, suggesting the Kremlin has damaging information against President Trump forcing him to put Russian interests over the United States'.

July 16, 2018

GOP, Dem lawmakers slam Trump for not blaming Putin for election meddling

Lawmakers in both parties criticized President Trump Monday for failing to publicly blame Russian President Vladimir Putin for election hacking at their press conference in Finland.

July 16, 2018

John Brennan: Trump’s press conference with Putin ‘nothing short of treasonous’

Former CIA Director John Brennan called President Trump's press conference on Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin "treasonous."

July 16, 2018

Nancy Pelosi: Russia has something on Trump, explains ‘his refusal to stand up to Putin’ at summit

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi suggested the Kremlin is blackmailing President Trump Monday, suggesting Russia has something against the president as the two world leaders met in Helsinki, Finland.

July 16, 2018

Donald Trump releases 16th wave of judicial nominations

The president nominated five federal district court judges and one circuit judge on Friday, continuing to fulfill his campaign promise to place conservative jurists on the federal bench.

July 13, 2018

ACLU objects to U.S. citizen captured on battlefield to be returned to Syria

The ACLU and the Trump administration are now haggling over where to release a U.S. citizen in the Middle East after the government finally declined to label him an enemy combatant.

July 13, 2018

Dianne Feinstein suggests funny business behind Kavanaugh nomination

The top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee suggested Thursday there was something funny about how quickly President Trump named his Supreme Court nominee, seemingly lending her voice to conspiracy theories that there was a deal in place with retiring Justice Anthony M. Kennedy.

July 12, 2018

Another red-state Democrat comes out against Brett Kavanaugh

Another red-state Democrat announced opposition Thursday to President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, narrowing the pool of swing votes who will decide Judge Brett Kavanaugh's fate.

July 12, 2018

11 prisoners cite bias against Muslims for detainment at Guantanamo Bay

Eleven men challenged their continued detention at Guantanamo Bay in court on Wednesday, telling a judge they believe they might have been released by now but for anti-Muslim bias on the part of President Trump.

July 11, 2018

Brett M. Kavanaugh’s stance on guns criticized by Democrats

Gun-rights activists are hoping they will have a sympathetic ear from President Trump's new Supreme Court nominee, pointing to a 2011 dissent he wrote in a major gun case arguing a ban on semiautomatic rifles was unconstitutional.

July 10, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearing must come after Robert Mueller probe ends, Democrats say

Conservative Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh embarked on a round of courtesy calls Tuesday with key Republican senators who control his Supreme Court nomination, while frustrated Democrats argued for a postponement of the confirmation hearing until special counsel Robert Mueller completes the Russia investigation that they hope could damage President Trump.

July 10, 2018