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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

Bernie Sanders booed after praising Castro regime

The Democratic frontrunner received boos from the audience during Tuesday's primary debate in South Carolina when he praised Cuba for its education, receiving pushback from the other candidates vying for the nomination.

February 25, 2020

Michael Bloomberg defends soda ban, ‘war on obesity’

Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg touted his "war on obesity" during Tuesday's Democratic primary debate in South Carolina, suggesting restrictions on diet could help Americans live longer.

February 25, 2020

Michael Bloomberg: Slow down on marijuana legalization

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Tuesday he is concerned that marijuana is damaging the brains of the nation's youth.

February 25, 2020

Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg call for eliminating filibuster

Sen. Elizabeth Warren suggested on Tuesday the only way that Democrats are going to crack down on guns is to do away with the legislative filibuster.

February 25, 2020

Elizabeth Warren: Bloomberg told employee to get abortion

Sen. Elizabeth Warren accused former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg of telling one of his employees to have an abortion during Tuesday's primary debate.

February 25, 2020

Pete Buttigieg: Incumbent Democrats running from Bernie Sanders’ far-left agenda

Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg said if Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont listened to House members from competitive districts than he would realize that they are running away from his far-left vision.

February 25, 2020

Elizabeth Warren: Democrats’ ‘core’ will never trust Michael Bloomberg

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said that former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's history of putting his money behind Republicans will make it impossible for him to rally the core of the Democratic Party.

February 25, 2020

Joe Biden knocks Bernie Sanders’ record on guns

Former Vice President Joe Biden took aim at Sen. Bernard Sanders record on guns, pointing out that he thwarted efforts to pass tighter gun control restrictions.

February 25, 2020

Joe Biden dodges question about campaign’s future after South Carolina

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden evaded a question during Tuesday's primary debate in South Carolina about if he will suspend his campaign for the Democratic nomination if he doesn't win the Palmetto state later this week.

February 25, 2020

Elizabeth Warren says she, not Bernie Sanders, is the progressive to get things done

In an attempt to win over progressive support from 2020 Democratic frontrunner Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Elizabeth Warren told voters she is the one who will actually dig in and get things done as president.

February 25, 2020

Senate Democrats block late-term abortion restrictions

Senate Democrats blocked two bills Tuesday aimed at banning abortions after 20 weeks and threatening prison for health care providers who don't give medical aid to babies born after failed abortions.

February 25, 2020

Mitch McConnell: ‘Foolish’ for GOP to speculate which Democrat is easiest to beat

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday it's "foolish" for Republicans to speculate which Democratic presidential hopeful is the easiest to beat in November, adding the field has moved too far to the left as a whole.

February 25, 2020

Schumer, Trump spar over ‘incompetence’ in coronavirus funding fight

Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer took aim at the Trump administration over its handling of the coronavirus Tuesday, saying the president is trying to act too late and showing incompetence on health matters.

February 25, 2020

Progressives push Democrats on Trump’s ‘ultra-conservative’ federal bench

Democratic presidential hopefuls are being pushed to address President Trump's remaking of the federal bench at Tuesday's debate in South Carolina after the president called on two liberal members of the high court to recuse themselves from upcoming cases involving his administration.

February 25, 2020

2020 Democrats sidestep fight for Supreme Court

The unexpected death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on the day of the 2016 Republican debate in South Carolina made the high court a top issue in the race and ultimately rallied conservative voters to help put Donald Trump in the White House.

February 24, 2020