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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 Supreme Court building is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

Supreme Court rejects Texas election challenge

The Supreme Court announced Friday it won't hear a lawsuit by the state of Texas that sought to overturn Democrat Joseph R. Biden's victories in four swing states, dealing a massive blow to President Trump's nearly extinguished prospects for a second term.

December 11, 2020
President Donald Trump listens to a reporter's question after awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor, to Olympic gold medalist and former University of Iowa wrestling coach Dan Gable in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Texas’ Supreme Court election challenge divides Republicans

Divided Republicans lined up with and against President Trump on Thursday in a high-stakes Supreme Court case challenging presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden's election in four swing states, as the president echoed a supporter's view that the country stands at "a dangerous moment."

December 10, 2020
In this file photo from 2009, then-Vice President-elect, Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., left, stands with his son Hunter during a re-enactment of the Senate oath ceremony, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) ** FILE **

Josh Hawley: Joe Biden may be quizzed in Hunter Biden probe

Sen. Josh Hawley, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said Thursday the lawmakers may want to probe presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden about the federal investigation into his son Hunter Biden and insisted the prosecutors looking into the wrongdoings be allowed to continue unfettered.

December 10, 2020
Hundreds gathered for a Defend Our President rally held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Conroe, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Elected officials such as U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady and State Rep. Steve Toth spoke to attendees asking for contributions to President Trump's legal defense. (Gustavo Huerta/Houston Chronicle via AP)

17 states back Texas, ask Supreme Court to hear election challenge

President Trump and 17 Republican-led states gave their support Wednesday to a Supreme Court lawsuit brought by Texas that seeks to overturn Democrat Joseph R. Biden's wins in four swing states, while the president also urged congressional Republicans to join in the last-ditch complaint against election fraud.

December 9, 2020
In this Oct. 18, 2020, file photo, President Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up as he steps off Air Force One at John Wayne Airport, in Santa Ana, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Trump calls on Supreme Court, GOP legislatures for ‘courage’ to fix election fraud

President Trump called on Supreme Court justices Tuesday to have the "courage" to intervene in the election, as his Republican allies in Texas sued four swing states at the high court in what legal analysts described as a "Hail Mary" effort to block several states from casting electoral votes for presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden.

December 8, 2020