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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

Click here to receive Seen, Heard & Whispered in your inbox every Friday.

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

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., talks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Adam Schiff says Russia is helping Trump’s campaign again

Democrats accused President Trump of concealing help from Russia in his reelection bid after the Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe notified Congress over the weekend that his office primarily will provide written briefings on foreign election interference, instead of in-person briefings.

August 30, 2020
In this image from video, Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White speaks during the fourth night of the Republican National Convention on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. (Courtesy of the Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 Republican National Committee via AP)

Dana White lauds Trump, first responders

Dana White, president of Ultimate Fighting Championship, praised President Trump Thursday at the Republican National Convention for standing up for law enforcement.

August 27, 2020
In this image from video, Sam Vigil speaks from Washington, during the third night of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. (Courtesy of the Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 Republican National Committee via AP)

Sam Vigil backs Operation Legend after wife shot

Sam Vigil, who lost his wife Jackie after she was shot and killed while in their garage, spoke at the Republican National Convention Wednesday about President Trump's tough on crime agenda and the administration's Operation Legend.

August 26, 2020
Lara Trump walks on stage to tape her speech for the third day of the Republican National Convention from the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) **FILE**

Lara Trump courts women voters at RNC

President Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump told Americans that the Trump family is warm, down to earth and a big supporter of women.

August 26, 2020
In this image from video, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, speaks from Des Moines, Iowa, during the third night of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.(Courtesy of the Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 Republican National Committee via AP)

Joni Ernst praises Trump support for Iowa farmers

Sen. Joni Ernst told Americans Wednesday that houses and farms were destroyed from the recent derecho in Iowa, slamming the national media for not covering the substantial damage that destroyed about a third of the state's crops.

August 26, 2020