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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

FILE - In this March 21, 2017, file photo, Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch explains mutton busting, an event held at rodeos similar to bull riding or bronc riding, in which children ride or race sheep, as he testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. A Senate showdown is at hand over President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, and it could change the Senate and the court for years to come. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Democrats officialy vote to filibuster Gorsuch; ‘nuclear’ vote looms

Democrats voted Thursday morning to filibuster Judge Neil Gorsuch, igniting a series of votes that will end later in the day with Republicans triggering the "nuclear option," breaking the filibuster by changing the rules, and setting up a final vote Friday to confirm President Trump's first Supreme Court nominee.

April 6, 2017
"There's no sentiment to change the legislative filibuster," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republican, said Thursday. (Associated Press)

‘Nuclear option’ reaches limits, senators promise

Even as senators prepare to trigger the "nuclear option," both Democrats and Republicans insisted this is as far as it goes, and they will never try to do away with their power to filibuster legislative bills.

April 5, 2017
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill in this Nov. 21, 2013, file photo. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Jeff Merkley protests Neil Gorsuch with one-man filibuster

Sen. Jeff Merkley, one of the key Democratic senators pushing for a "nuclear" showdown over Judge Neil Gorsuch's nomination to the Supreme Court, took to the chamber floor Tuesday night in a mock one-man filibuster.

April 4, 2017
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., addresses an audience during a rally Friday, March 31, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Bernie Sanders rejects Neil Gorsuch over Citizens United, Roe v. Wade

Sen. Bernard Sanders, Vermont independent, said he will join Democrats in filibustering Judge Neil Gorsuch's confirmation because the judge won't pledge to overturn Supreme Court precedent on campaign finance, and at the same time, he worries the judge won't follow precedent for abortion rights.

April 4, 2017
Supreme Court Justice nominee Neil Gorsuch is at the center of a partisan battle. Republicans are likely to change Senate rules to confirm him. (Associated Press/File)

Neil Gorsuch clears committee as Democrats shore up filibuster

Judge Neil Gorsuch cleared his first test vote Monday in his quest for the Supreme Court, gaining approval of the Senate Judiciary Committee in a party-line vote that presages a nasty, history-making fight on the chamber floor this week.

April 3, 2017
During his Supreme Court confirmation hearing, Judge Neil Gorsuch was repeatedly prodded by Democrats on his ties to Republican figures. (Associated Press)

Neil Gorsuch opponents’ reasons vary

For Republicans, it looks like Democrats are tossing out excuses and hoping some of them will stick to Judge Neil Gorsuch, who earned strong reviews for his performance at his confirmation hearings last month.

April 2, 2017
FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2016 file photo, Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo. speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. McCaskill is warning her party it could be politically dangerous to block President Donald Trumps Supreme Court nominee. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Claire McCaskill not sold on filibuster of Neil Gorsuch

Senator Claire McCaskill, Missouri Democrat, isn't disclosing how she plans to vote for Judge Neil Gorsuch's confirmation, but an audio recording that's surfaced from a fundraising event suggests she isn't fond of the idea to filibuster the judge.

March 30, 2017