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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

Nacogdoches County Elections Commission worker Peggy Avant doles out pens among voter booths set up at the county courthouse annex ahead of early voting opening on Monday, Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 in Nacogdoches, Texas. (Tim Monzingo/The Daily Sentinel via AP) **FILE**

Hispanic group challenges winner-take-all electoral vote formats in court

The League of United Latin American Citizens says states treating elections as winner-take-all is an affront to the concept of one person, one vote. The group has filed lawsuits across the country seeking to force changes, with its challenge to Texas, the second biggest prize on the electoral map, going before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday.

February 9, 2020
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, right, departs after the impeachment acquittal of President Donald Trump, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Mitt Romney impeachment vote sparks GOP’s ire

Sen. Mitt Romney, with a single vote, became the darling of the political left who once despised him and the scourge of his conservative brethren who just eight years ago made him the Republican standard-bearer.

February 6, 2020
President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, as Vice President Mike Pence applauds. (Leah Millis/Pool via AP)

Donald Trump acquitted in Senate impeachment trial

The Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday ruled President Trump not guilty of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, rejecting Democrats' five-month impeachment crusade as weak and saying the president's fate is better decided at the ballot box.

February 5, 2020
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, center, departs as Republican senators leave a closed-door strategy session at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. They are expected to acquit President Donald Trump tomorrow on impeachment charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Susan Collins to acquit Trump in impeachment trial

Sen. Susan M. Collins said Tuesday she will vote to acquit President Trump on both articles of impeachment, putting pressure on Sen. Mitt Romney as Republicans look to cement a major statement of unity in Wednesday's vote.

February 4, 2020