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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

The Equifax data breach affected millions of people. The victims had their personal information accessed or stolen. Businesses and consumers will have to confront accountability with these hacks. (Associated Press)

Laws regarding data hacks, companies remain murky

Data hacks are happening at an alarming rate to some of the world's largest companies, but consumers whose personal information is being stolen are struggling to hold those companies accountable.

December 28, 2017
Earlier this year, the Supreme Court took action against the wrong men because they had similar names. Court-watchers say this kind of error is "exceedingly rare." (Associated Press)

Supreme Court blunders tarnish reputation

Americans count on the justices to be nearly infallible, but the Supreme Court this year has made two embarrassing stumbles by kicking the wrong lawyers out of the high court's bar.

December 27, 2017

Mississippi family sued for Christmas light display

Tens of thousands of lights; inflatable versions of Santa, Hello Kitty and Big Bird; and thousands of visitors driving by to gawk at the spectacle were enough to sap the Christmas spirit out of one Mississippi neighborhood.

December 24, 2017
The Trump International Hotel in Washington is shown. On Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, a New York judge has rejected a lawsuit by restaurant workers, a hotel event booker and a watchdog group who say President Donald Trump has business conflicts that violate the Constitution. The lawsuit was rejected by federal Judge George Daniels, who says the plaintiffs lacked standing to sue. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Judge dismisses emoluments clause lawsuit against Trump

A federal judge in New York dismissed one of the lawsuits against President Trump's business dealings, ruling Thursday that a watchdog group didn't have standing to challenge whether the president's continued connection to his hotel chain violates the Constitution's emoluments clause.

December 21, 2017
Activists protested this week in the offices of Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, New York Democrat, to demand a clean Dream Act. (Associated Press)

Democrats ‘betray’ illegal immigrant Dreamers

Illegal immigrant Dreamers said they have been betrayed by Democratic leaders who failed to force a government shutdown showdown this week over demands to pass a legalization bill by the end of the year.

December 20, 2017
Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, the top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, speaks during a House and Senate conference after GOP leaders announced they have forged an agreement on a sweeping overhaul of the nation's tax laws, on Capitol Hill in Washington on Dec. 13, 2017. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Civil liberties advocates oppose new foreign surveillance law

The American Civil Liberties Union announced opposition Wednesday to the new House bill to extend the government's chief foreign intelligence snooping program, saying it doesn't do enough to protect Americans' rights and could lead to new opportunities for government overreach.

December 20, 2017
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., speaks during a meeting of the Senate Banking Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, as members of the committee prepare to vote on Jerome Powell to be Federal Reserve System Chairman of the Board of Governors. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Matthew Petersen withdraws candidacy after confirmation stumble

Matthew Petersen pulled his name from contention for a lifetime position on the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia, saying he had become "a distraction" after he bungled his hearing and a video of Mr. Kennedy's grilling went viral online.

December 18, 2017