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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

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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

Supreme Court Justice nominee Neil Gorsuch is at the center of a partisan battle. Republicans are likely to change Senate rules to confirm him. (Associated Press/File)

Neil Gorsuch clears committee as Democrats shore up filibuster

Judge Neil Gorsuch cleared his first test vote Monday in his quest for the Supreme Court, gaining approval of the Senate Judiciary Committee in a party-line vote that presages a nasty, history-making fight on the chamber floor this week.

April 3, 2017
During his Supreme Court confirmation hearing, Judge Neil Gorsuch was repeatedly prodded by Democrats on his ties to Republican figures. (Associated Press)

Neil Gorsuch opponents’ reasons vary

For Republicans, it looks like Democrats are tossing out excuses and hoping some of them will stick to Judge Neil Gorsuch, who earned strong reviews for his performance at his confirmation hearings last month.

April 2, 2017
FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2016 file photo, Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo. speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. McCaskill is warning her party it could be politically dangerous to block President Donald Trumps Supreme Court nominee. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Claire McCaskill not sold on filibuster of Neil Gorsuch

Senator Claire McCaskill, Missouri Democrat, isn't disclosing how she plans to vote for Judge Neil Gorsuch's confirmation, but an audio recording that's surfaced from a fundraising event suggests she isn't fond of the idea to filibuster the judge.

March 30, 2017
Sen. Richard J. Durbin, Illinois Democrat. (Associated Press/File) **FILE**

Dick Durbin supports Neil Gorsuch filibuster

The second-ranking Democrat in the Senate announced on Tuesday he will join a filibuster of Judge Neil Gorsuch, seeking to block President Trump's first Supreme Court nominee from reaching the high court.

March 28, 2017
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 21, 2017, during Supreme Court Justice nominee Neil Gorsuch's confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Patrick Leahy won’t join Gorsuch filibuster; committee delays vote

The Senate's most senior Democrat says he probably won't join his party's effort to filibuster Judge Neil Gorsuch, in the first major indication that Republicans may not have to resort to the so-called "nuclear option" to fill the empty Supreme Court seat.

March 27, 2017
Supreme Court Justice nominee Neil Gorsuch listens as he is asked a question by Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 22, 2017, during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Neil Gorsuch grilled on possible conflicts of interest

Judge Neil Gorsuch is facing questions about conflict of interest from senators on both sides of the aisle about nearly 1,000 cases the Supreme Court nominee recused himself from hearing during his time on the circuit court.

March 26, 2017
Marie Louise Gorsuch, wife of Supreme Court Justice nominee Neil Gorsuch touches his shoulder during a break in testimony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 22, 2017, during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Neil Gorsuch confirmation: Disabilities ruling haunts hearing

The Supreme Court may have erected a hurdle Wednesday to Judge Neil Gorsuch's confirmation after justices handed down an 8-0 ruling that rejected the kind of framework Judge Gorsuch used to decide an education disabilities case.

March 22, 2017
Supreme Court Justice nominee Neil Gorsuch testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Neil Gorsuch denies sexist comments on maternity leave

Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch insisted Tuesday he didn't disparage women while teaching classes at the University of Colorado School of Law, rebutting a former student who said he made sexist remarks about lawyers and maternity leave.

March 21, 2017