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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

In this Jan. 13, 2021, file photo, tenants' rights advocates demonstrate in front of the Edward W. Brooke Courthouse in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

DOJ urges state courts to slow evictions amid housing crisis

The Justice Department is urging state chief justices to find creative ways to curb a wave of tenant evictions as a national moratorium has expired and lawsuits are piling up against President Biden's order to keep a modified ban in effect.

August 12, 2021
The E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse in Washington is seen here on Sept. 22, 2014. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Judge rules House can subpoena some, not all, of Trump’s taxes

A federal district court judge in Washington ruled Wednesday that House Democrats can access some of former President Donald Trump's tax documents, but warned that the congressional subpoena to access Mr. Trump's accounting firm must be narrow.

August 11, 2021