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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

A demonstrator holds a sign in front of the U.S. Supreme Court as arguments are heard about the Affordable Care Act, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Supreme Court unlikely to kill Obamacare

The Supreme Court on Tuesday signaled it is unlikely to kill Obamacare, as Republicans challenged the legality of its individual mandate at the high court for the third time in hopes that the 6-3 conservative majority would finally do away with President Barack Obama's signature health care law.

November 10, 2020
A woman shouts toward supporters of President-elect Joe Biden, as supporters of President Donald Trump protest outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, a day after the 2020 election was called for Democrat Biden. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Trump campaign, RNC detail voter fraud in Pennsylvania, Michigan

President Trump's campaign and the Republican National Committee detailed evidence Monday they claim reveals election violations in two battleground states, pointing to a federal court filing in Pennsylvania and 131 affidavits taken in Michigan alleging wrongdoing.

November 9, 2020
President Trump is shown here in this undated file photo with RNC Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel. (Associated Press/File) **FILE**

Trump, RNC sue Arizona over rejected votes

President Trump's campaign and the Republican National Committee sued Arizona Saturday, claiming voting machines in Maricopa County rejected votes that were cast in person on Election Day.

November 8, 2020
In this Nov. 26, 2019 file photo, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, center, speaks at a news conference at Muhlenberg High School in Reading, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) **FILE**

Pennsylvania pushes back on Trump in Supreme Court filing

Pennsylvania Democrats, led by the state's Attorney General Josh Shapiro, told the Supreme Court Thursday it shouldn't allow President Trump to get involved in a case over the state's three-day extension for counting mail-in ballots.

November 5, 2020