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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 has 14 cases left to be decided by the traditional July 1 close, including cases on congressional subpoenas and faithless electors. (Associated Press)

Supreme Court likely to extend term to decide remaining cases

With more than a dozen Supreme Court decisions still pending before the session is scheduled to close at the end of the month, it is looking more and more likely the term will be extended into July — a rare occurrence for the justices.

June 22, 2020
In this June 1, 2020, photo, an officer holds a baton and shield as demonstrators gather to protest the death of George Floyd near the White House in Washington. In the wake of Floyd's death, state lawmakers around the country want to make it easier to hold police legally accountable for their actions. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) **FILE**

Democrats slam GOP police overhaul bill before its unveiling

Senate Democrats are rejecting sight unseen their Republican counterparts' bill to overhaul policing in America, not waiting for the legislation to be introduced before panning it as piecemeal changes that don't tackle racism and brutality.

June 16, 2020
President Trump is expected to accept the nomination for reelection in his adopted home state of Florida with the GOP convention in Jacksonville. (Associated Press photographs)

Florida energized by landing Republican National Convention

The Sunshine State is relishing what it considers a lucky break in getting to host the 2020 Republican National Convention after North Carolina's governor refused to relax the state's coronavirus shutdown enough to allow a big party for President Trump's reelection run.

June 15, 2020
In this April 14, 2017, photo, protesters rally outside a courthouse in San Francisco. U.S. Judge William Orrick struck down an immigration law Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, that the Trump administration has used to go after cities and states that limit cooperation with immigration officials. (AP Photo/Haven Daley) **FILE**

Supreme Court declines to hear Trump challenge to California sanctuary law

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear the administration's challenge to California's main sanctuary city law protecting immigrants who are in the country illegally, dealing a significant blow to President Trump's hopes of forcing jurisdictions to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

June 15, 2020