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Alex Swoyer

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

Dianne Feinstein hug of Lindsey Graham angers liberals

Liberal groups erupted in anger after Sen. Dianne Feinstein praised the way Republicans ran last week's confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett and demanded that the senator be ousted as Democrats' top member on the Judiciary Committee.

October 18, 2020

Mitch McConnell praises ‘impressive’ nominee Amy Coney Barrett after hearings

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett "one of the most impressive nominees" he has seen come before his chamber, noting the full Senate will take up her nomination after the committee vote, which is slated for Oct. 22.

October 16, 2020

Nearly 30 protesters arrested during Amy Coney Barrett’s four-day hearing

The United States Capitol Police arrested 29 people during the past four days of confirmation hearings for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.

October 16, 2020

Feinstein praises Graham at end of Amy Coney Barrett hearings

The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee praised Chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham on Thursday at the end of a four-day confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, saying he was fair and even hugging him.

October 15, 2020

Amy Coney Barrett is ‘well qualified,’ American Bar Association tells senators

Randall Noel, chair of the American Bar Association's standing committee, said Thursday the legal group gave Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett a "well qualified" rating ahead of her confirmation to the high court.

October 15, 2020

Senate Judiciary Committee to hold vote on Amy Coney Barrett on Oct. 22

Senate Republicans scheduled a vote in the Judiciary Committee next week on Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett, overcoming Democrats' attempts to scuttle the quick pace to confirmation.

October 15, 2020

Amy Coney Barrett fends off Democrats in drama-free confirmation hearings

Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett emerged unscathed Wednesday after three days of confirmation hearings, fending off Democrats' toughest questions and leaving her on a path to be sitting on the high court within weeks.

October 14, 2020

Mitch McConnell rips Democrats, say they’re attempting to redefine court packing to help Biden

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday Democrats are trying to redefine the term "court packing" in a way to evade Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden's unwillingness to directly weigh in on the issue ahead of November elections.

October 14, 2020

Democrats tell Barrett an ‘orange cloud’ hangs over her nomination

Sen. Richard Durbin told Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett Wednesday that there is an "orange cloud" hanging over her nomination, arguing the president tapped the nominee weeks before the Nov. 3 election to help in an upcoming healthcare case.

October 14, 2020

Amy Coney Barrett: ‘No one is above the law’

Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett declared no one is above the law when asked if a president has the authority to pardon himself.

October 14, 2020

Democrats’ scare tactics against Barrett on Obamacare is a ‘charade,’ Republicans say

Sen. Charles E. Grassley, Iowa Republican, on Wednesday called Democrats' criticism of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett over speculation she would rule against Obamacare a total "charade."

October 14, 2020

Amy Coney Barrett rejects Donald Trump ‘pawn’ talk

Judge Amy Coney Barrett made no commitments to President Trump and passionately rejected insinuations she would be his "pawn" in upcoming rulings on Obamacare and possibly the 2020 election, the Supreme Court nominee told the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday.

October 13, 2020