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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

Republican U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer, front, makes a point as North Dakota Democratic U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp listens during the U.S. Senate Candidate Debate on Thursday night, Oct. 18, 2018, in Bismarck, N.D. The debate was sponsored by the North Dakota Newspaper Association. (Tom Stromme/The Bismarck Tribune via AP)

Kevin Cramer leads Heidi Heitkamp by 16 points: Poll

North Dakota Republican Rep. Kevin Cramer has increased his lead over Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp in his race to win over her U.S. Senate seat, leading the incumbent by more than a dozen points since her vote against President Trump's Supreme Court pick Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh.

October 23, 2018
In this Feb. 14, 2017, photo, Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., testifies in front of the Senate Banking Committee in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Heitkamp campaign identifies sexual-assault victims in ad without permission

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp is trying to recover from her vote against President Trump's Supreme Court nominee by standing up for victims of sexual assault, but the North Dakota Democrat's efforts backfired Tuesday when she had to apologize for identifying victims without their permission in a recent campaign ad.

October 16, 2018
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks to reporters as he leaves the chamber following a procedural vote to advance the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate confirms 15 Trump judicial nominees

The Senate confirmed 15 of President Trump's judicial picks Thursday night after GOP leaders reached a deal with Democrats, clearing about a third of the backlog and closing up shop through Election Day to give senators a chance to campaign.

October 11, 2018
In this Nov. 20, 2008, file photo, the execution chamber at the Washington State Penitentiary is shown with the witness gallery behind glass at right, in Walla Walla, Wash. Washington state's Supreme Court has ruled that the death penalty violates its Constitution. The ruling Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, makes Washington the latest state to do away with capital punishment. They ordered that people currently on death row have their sentences converted to life in prison. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Washington Supreme Court rules death penalty invalid

The Washington state Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously scrapped the death penalty, saying it was being carried out in an arbitrary and racially biased fashion and no longer served as a deterrent.

October 11, 2018
Sen. Lindsey Graham,South Carolina Republican, lashed out at Democrats as he defended Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. (Associated Press/File)

Brett Kavanaugh process bad sign for next nominee

Republicans powered Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh through the Senate this weekend, but not before lawmakers said they had hit "rock bottom" with the poisonous atmosphere pervading the Capitol, leaving all sides fearful about what happens the next time they are asked to confirm a Supreme Court nominee.

October 7, 2018