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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

"We cannot let that happen again. This November, you won't just be deciding the next Congress, you will be deciding the direction America goes in for the next half-century," said Tom Perez.

Anthony Kennedy retirement sparks fundraising by Democrats

The Democratic National Committee and Sen. Elizabeth Warren began fundraising shortly after Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy announced his retirement Wednesday, telling voters they must donate ahead of the midterm elections.

June 27, 2018
FILE — In this Jan. 10, 2017 file photo, then-FBI Director James Comey testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Democrats divided over James Comey’s handling of Clinton probe

Democrats are deeply divided over fired FBI Director James B. Comey, with some saying he's been irreparably damaged by the new inspector general's report on his handling of the Clinton probe, and others determined to keep him viable as a weapon against President Trump.

June 19, 2018