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Alex Swoyer

Alex Swoyer

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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

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., meets with reporters on the morning after the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. Pelosi refused to say Wednesday when she'll send the impeachment articles against Trump to the Senate for the trial. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Nancy Pelosi impeachment delay spurs GOP resolution to dismiss charges

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is under increasing pressure to send the Senate the articles of impeachment against President Trump, with a group of Republican senators introducing legislation Monday that would allow the Senate to dismiss the impeachment charges altogether if she doesn't turn them over in five days.

January 6, 2020
From left, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., accompanied by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., questions U.S. Central Command Commander Gen. Joseph Votel as he testifies at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) **FILE**

GOP senators eye measure to change rules, dismiss impeachment case

Republican senators are eyeing a measure that would change Senate rules allowing them to dismiss the impeachment charges against the president if Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi continues to refuse to transmit the articles of impeachment to the upper chamber.

January 6, 2020
Nuns with the Little Sisters of the Poor had to fight the Obama administration over a law requiring their health care plans to provide coverage for contraceptives. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Challenges to faith increase in courts

The First Liberty Institute, a legal group that handles nothing but religious liberty, has taken on a heavier workload in recent years.

January 3, 2020
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Ms. Pelosi are demanding that more documents and White House officials that were blocked in the House investigation be allowed to testify in the Senate impeachment trial.

Senate gridlocked by impeachment proceedings

With the impeachment trial caught in partisan gridlock on Capitol Hill, Sen. John Kennedy is concerned about the American people losing faith in the proceedings.

December 30, 2019