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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

Pro-Trump PAC airs Spanish ad in Nevada attacking Biden on immigration

A pro-Trump PAC released a Spanish ad attacking former Vice President Joseph R. Biden on immigration reform ahead of the Nevada caucus on Saturday, saying it was the Obama-Biden administration that put children in cages.

February 19, 2020

Andrew Yang joins CNN as a political commentator

Former 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang joined CNN as a political commentator, the network announced Wednesday.

February 19, 2020

Bloomberg gains with black voters despite stop-and-frisk comments: Poll

Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg garnered 20 percent support from black voters in a new Morning Consult poll published Wednesday, increasing his support with the key demographic since earlier this month.

February 19, 2020

Moderate Democrats outnumber liberals at Iowa, New Hampshire polls

Despite the strong showing by avowed socialist Sen. Bernard Sanders in the first two nominating contests in the Democratic presidential race, the party's moderate wing turned out in larger numbers than liberal voters in Iowa and New Hampshire.

February 17, 2020

Mike Bloomberg promises to ‘make Presidents Day great again’

Democratic presidential candidate Michael R. Bloomberg weaponized Presidents Day on Monday to take a swipe at President Trump, whom he is hoping to replace in November.

February 17, 2020

Pete Buttigieg releases plan for ‘Housing justice’ and combating homelessness

Former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg released his plan Monday for "housing justice in America," promising to correct the wrongs that followed the 2008 financial crisis and curb homelessness across the country.

February 17, 2020

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez launches reelection campaign as she faces a dozen challengers

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opened her reelection campaign over the weekend facing about a dozen challengers, including one who jabbed her for holding the kickoff on the anniversary of Amazon's scrapping of its New York headquarters plans after her criticism.

February 17, 2020

Bernie Sanders campaign challenged on harassment targeting union members

Sen. Bernard Sanders came under fire Sunday from several of his rivals as the race for the party's presidential nomination shifted to the West and the South, where candidates are vying for union voters and minority support, respectively.

February 16, 2020

Michael Bloomberg campaign energizes NRA, gun groups

Billionaire media mogul Michael Bloomberg's presidential run helped gun-rights groups light a fire under owners of firearms who grew somewhat complacent in the era of President Trump.

February 16, 2020

Joe Biden blames Iowa, New Hampshire losses on ‘being outspent’

Former Vice President Joe Biden blamed losses in Iowa and New Hampshire on being outspent, saying he is now focusing on fundraising.

February 16, 2020

Donald Trump: Blown-over border wall section ‘fixed forever’

President Trump said Sunday a portion of his newly built wall along the southern border that had blown over last month due to winds has been "fixed forever."

February 16, 2020

Pete Buttigieg fires back at Rush Limbaugh over ‘gay guy kissing his husband’ remarks

Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg responded Sunday to comments from conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh about him kissing his spouse.

February 16, 2020

Lindsey Graham to probe FBI, DOJ conduct in Trump-Russia investigation

Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham announced Friday he requested interviews with more than a dozen individuals involved in the investigation into Donald Trump's 2016 and possible collusion with Russia.

February 14, 2020

Federal court rules against Trump administration’s work requirements for Medicaid

A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration's policy of allowing states to condition Medicaid eligibility on recipients meeting proof-of-work requirements violated federal law.

February 14, 2020

Mike Bloomberg releases campaign ad touting help to black-owned businesses

Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg's campaign released an ad Thursday touting his work for black-owned businesses, amid blowback from his now-viral remarks during a 2015 speech that some say were racist.

February 13, 2020

Chuck Schumer: John Roberts should blast Trump over remarks about Roger Stone’s sentencing judge

Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer called on Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. Thursday to speak out against President Trump's attacks on the federal judiciary in the controversy over former Trump ally Roger Stone.

February 13, 2020

Majority of voters oppose a socialist for president: Poll

A majority of Americans oppose a socialist as president, a new poll released this week shows, suggesting Sen. Bernard Sanders would have an uphill climb in the 2020 general election.

February 12, 2020

Michael Bloomberg opens New Hampshire office as opponents exit the state

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Wednesday he is opening a campaign office in New Hampshire, a move that comes one day after Granite State voters picked Democratic-socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders as their top choice as the Democratic nominee.

February 12, 2020

Andrew Brasher becomes Trump’s 51st successful nomination to the federal appeals bench

Senate Republicans confirmed President Trump's 51st federal circuit court nominee Tuesday, clearing Andrew Brasher for the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

February 11, 2020

Republicans block Democrats’ election security legislation

Senate Democrats took to the chamber floor Tuesday with legislation to keep campaigns from obtaining help from foreign governments, but the Republican majority halted the efforts, suggesting it was a fundraising stunt.

February 11, 2020

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Alex Swoyer

Seen, Heard & Whispered

The Sitdown with Alex Swoyer

Court Watch Podcast

Articles by Alex Swoyer

Pro-Trump PAC airs Spanish ad in Nevada attacking Biden on immigration

Andrew Yang joins CNN as a political commentator

Bloomberg gains with black voters despite stop-and-frisk comments: Poll

Moderate Democrats outnumber liberals at Iowa, New Hampshire polls

Mike Bloomberg promises to ‘make Presidents Day great again’

Pete Buttigieg releases plan for ‘Housing justice’ and combating homelessness

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez launches reelection campaign as she faces a dozen challengers

Bernie Sanders campaign challenged on harassment targeting union members

Michael Bloomberg campaign energizes NRA, gun groups

Joe Biden blames Iowa, New Hampshire losses on ‘being outspent’

Donald Trump: Blown-over border wall section ‘fixed forever’

Pete Buttigieg fires back at Rush Limbaugh over ‘gay guy kissing his husband’ remarks

Lindsey Graham to probe FBI, DOJ conduct in Trump-Russia investigation

Federal court rules against Trump administration’s work requirements for Medicaid

Mike Bloomberg releases campaign ad touting help to black-owned businesses

Chuck Schumer: John Roberts should blast Trump over remarks about Roger Stone’s sentencing judge

Majority of voters oppose a socialist for president: Poll

Michael Bloomberg opens New Hampshire office as opponents exit the state

Andrew Brasher becomes Trump’s 51st successful nomination to the federal appeals bench

Republicans block Democrats’ election security legislation