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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

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., ranking member of the House Committee on Intelligence, speaks during a media availability after a closed-door meeting of the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill, Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Adam Schiff negotiating Democratic memo redactions with FBI

Rep. Adam B. Schiff said Tuesday he's still negotiating with the FBI over classified information in his memo concerning alleged surveillance abuses, and accused the White House of trying to protect its image rather than worrying about national security.

February 13, 2018
This photo combo of images shows, clockwise, from upper left: a Google sign, the Twitter app, YouTube TV logo and the Facebook app. Representatives from Google, Twitter, Facebook, and other tech giants are partnering with the federal government to develop a cybersecurity strategy to combat foreign influence in the upcoming presidential election. (AP Photo) **FILE**

Federal employees warned against political social media posts

Federal employees can check their social media accounts on their own phones during work breaks, but cannot "like," "share," "follow" or otherwise show support for political candidates or parties, according to new guidance released Tuesday.

February 13, 2018
Several hundred union members wearing Teamsters shirts and hats participate in a rally at the University of California Los Angeles carrying signs reading "fair contract now!" and "UC unfair!" Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, in Los Angeles. Electricians, elevator mechanics, plumbers and other workers at UCLA walked off the job Wednesday to demand higher wages in a daylong strike. No major disruptions were reported. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

Justice Department reverses stance on paying union dues

When public employee union members challenged state laws requiring them to pay dues in 2016, the Justice Department backed the unions, arguing to the Supreme Court that the fees were an important part of the operations of government.

February 12, 2018
FILE - In this June 8, 2017 file photo, former FBI director James Comey speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington. Comey defended the agency Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, on Twitter, writing, "All should appreciate the FBI speaking up. I wish more of our leaders would. " President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have been attacking the FBI for its investigation of potential ties between Russia and Trump's 2016 campaign. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

James Comey will keep teaching gig at William & Mary

The College of William & Mary said former FBI Director James Comey will still be teaching a course on ethics later this year, despite recent questions about his handling of high-profile investigations.

February 2, 2018
Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., speaks during a television interview on Capitol Hill, Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Reaction splits along party lines

Reaction to President Trump's State of the Union address broke along progressive-conservative lines Tuesday night, with praise from business leaders and criticism from human-rights groups.

January 30, 2018
Israeli security deploys at an entrance to Har Adar settlement near Jerusalem, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017. Israeli police said that a Palestinian attacker opened fire at the entrance to the settlement killing three Israeli men and critically wounding a fourth. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean) ** FILE **

Judge blocks Kansas law banning Israeli boycotts

A federal judge halted a Kansas law that requires any person who contracts with the state to certify they aren't boycotting Israel, ruling Tuesday that the law could violate the First Amendment.

January 30, 2018