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Alex Swoyer

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

Click here to receive Seen, Heard & Whispered in your inbox every Friday.

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

Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg addresses supporters during a campaign stop in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. . (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Michael Bloomberg looms over Iowa caucuses

The Democratic presidential hopefuls' performances in Iowa Monday night, win or lose, will be overshadowed by a looming presence that goes by the name of Michael Bloomberg.

February 3, 2020
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks to the media after leaving the Senate chamber, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Lisa Murkowski: ‘I cannot vote to convict’

Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Monday she will vote to acquit President Trump on both articles of impeachment this week, dashing hopes of Democrats who had thought the moderate Republican might join them in their uphill bid to oust the president before the 2020 election.

February 3, 2020
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, accompanied by from left, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., speaks to the media during the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Joni Ernst calls out House impeachment hypocrisy over Ukraine aid

Sen. Joni Ernst told reporters she has a unique view of the dispute over withholding military aid to Ukraine, a central focus of House Democrats' impeachment case against the president, pointing out that this administration has done more than the previous -- and even House Democrats prosecuting President Trump -- to help secure Ukraine's defense.

January 24, 2020
Sen. Tom Cotton took a jab at Rep. Adam B. Schiff and the chamber rules for senators during the President Trump’s impeachment trial by tweeting that he could’ve added vodka to his milk and chocolate to create a “White Russian” drink. (Associated Press photograph)

Impeachment trial rules hit trapped senators hard

From restrictions on drinks -- only water or milk -- to a ban on all food except candy, the Senate's arcane rules for what is allowed in the chamber are hitting lawmakers hard now they are trapped there all day for President Trump's impeachment trial.

January 23, 2020