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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

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

Marianne Williamson endorses Bernie Sanders at Texas rally

Author and activist Marianne Williamson endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders Sunday as he campaigned in Texas, saying the energy is with the self-declared socialist and Democratic frontrunner.

February 23, 2020

Senate to vote on abortion restrictions, putting Democrats on spot

Senate Republicans have set up votes on two bills this week aimed at criminalizing some abortions after 20 weeks and putting Democrats on the spot about how far they are willing to support unlimited abortion rights.

February 22, 2020

Bloomberg fires up one key voting bloc with his campaign: The 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 22, 2020

Wisconsin parents suing school district for letting students switch genders without notice

Parents are suing a Wisconsin school district for adopting a policy that allows students of any age to transition to a different gender and use a different name while at school without parental notice or consent.

February 20, 2020

Trump leads Democrats in Wisconsin, trails in Michigan, Pennsylvania: Poll

President Trump leads the top contenders in the 2020 Democratic field in the key swing state of Wisconsin, according to a poll published Thursday.

February 20, 2020

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