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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

Despite the fact that three Republican senators tested positive for coronavirus, including Sen. Mike Lee, the GOP wants to move forward with hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett. (Associated Press)

Chuck Schumer calls for delay on Amy Coney Barrett hearings

Senate Democrats seized on the White House coronavirus outbreak in a bid to delay the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett but the GOP majority won't slow down, even with three Republican senators testing positive.

October 4, 2020
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y. walks outside the Senate floor on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Chuck Schumer: Judge Amy Coney Barrett should be tested, quarantined

Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Friday he wishes President Trump and first lady Melania Trump a quick recovery after they tested positive for COVID-19, but then quickly called for contact tracing and isolation protocols to be followed, including a quarantine for Judge Amy Coney Barrett, the president's nominee to the Supreme Court.

October 2, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden gestures while speaking during the first presidential debate Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Joe Biden punts on Supreme Court packing plan

Democratic presidential candidate Joseph R. Biden refused to say Tuesday if he would pack the Supreme Court, a call some progressives in his party have made after the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

September 29, 2020