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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

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., listens at left as Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., the ranking member, objects to advancing the nomination of Bill Barr to be attorney general, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Lindsey Graham: Blue slips won’t derail Trump appeals court picks

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham said Thursday that he will honor the Senate's "blue slip" tradition for district court judges but not for appeals court nominees, giving Democrats a limited veto over President Trump's judicial picks.

February 7, 2019
Senate Intelligence Committee member Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., listens at left as follow committee member Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., questions witnesses on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 28, 2017, during the committee's hearing on Russian intervention in European elections in light of revelations by American intelligence agencies that blame Russia for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Roy Blunt, James Lankford propose new rules in Senate for nominees

Republican senators unveiled a new set of chamber rules Wednesday that would allow them to speed President Trump's nominees through on an expedited basis, limiting Democrats' ability to slow-walk the process and throttle the number of candidates who can be confirmed.

February 6, 2019
In this Sept. 13, 2017, file photo, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. talks to reporters about his plan to meet with President Donald Trump to discuss race at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Tim Scott still opposes Thomas Farr, Trump judicial nominee, after meeting

Sen. Tim Scott, the Republican who derailed one of President Trump's judicial nominees last year, met with the man Wednesday - but said he still opposes his confirmation to the court. Thomas Farr, didn't receive a final floor vote last year after allegations of racism were lobbed against him and Mr. Scott, the chamber's lone black Republican, withheld his support.

January 30, 2019
President Donald Trump speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Donald Trump announces 9th Circuit, California judicial nominees

President Trump announced a new slate of judicial picks from California, moving Wednesday to head off a brewing conservative rebellion over reports the White House was considering striking a deal with Democratic senators to water down his list.

January 30, 2019
"Now more than ever, Congress must return to fundamental American ideals in leading our country out of the darkness," said House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler. House Democrats want to reform elections and restore voting rights to felons across the nation and impose restrictions on political campaign speech. (Associated Press photographs)

Democrats push for election reform

House Democrats kicked off a push for election reform Tuesday, calling for Congress to reinvigorate the 1965 Voting Rights Act, restore voting rights to felons nationwide and impose new restrictions on political campaign speech.

January 29, 2019