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Alex Swoyer

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

Charlie Sheen a ‘constitutional Republican’; actor comes out of political closet

Actor Charlie Sheen says he considers himself a "constitutional Republican" and he'd like to use his celebrity to run for president.

February 11, 2015

The Woman’s Tax: Haircuts, deodorant, cars more expensive for females

Women usually pay more at a salon for a haircut than men, but it turns out deodorant, razors and cars actually have "The Woman's Tax" — causing them to pay more than men for essentially the same product, KOMU 8 News reported.

February 10, 2015

VIDEO: Sen. Mike Lee facebook shames federal regulations

Sen. Mike Lee and his staff wanted to show the public the amount of laws passed by Congress and signed by the President in comparison to the large number of regulations issued by unelected bureaucrats, so he took to social media to make his point.

January 27, 2015

Josh Earnest jabs at Tom Brady over ‘Deflategate’: ‘No risk of him taking my job’

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest used a press conference on Friday to poke fun at Tom Brady's failure to explain the use of deflated footballs during the Patriot's game against the Indianapolis Colt.

January 24, 2015

Woman sticks TV between her legs, leaves Costa Rican store without paying

A woman stole a flat screen television in Costa Rica — but the way she did it is catching attention.

January 21, 2015

Florida woman, 86, pays $164K annually to live aboard cruise ship

An 86-year-old Florida widow has chosen to spend the rest of her golden years aboard a opulent cruise ship — and she's willing to pay upwards of $164,000 a year to do it.

January 20, 2015

Veterans hold Trail of Toxicity March in D.C. over Fort McClellan-linked health issues

Roughly a dozen veterans — half of them with canes — marched from the Department of Veterans Affairs to the White House Saturday morning. They want the government to create a health registry for veterans who served at Fort McClellan prior to its closing in 1999 due to toxic contaminants.

January 17, 2015

‘Second Amendment Education Act’ seeks gun rights curriculum in S.C. schools

A South Carolina state lawmaker wants students to celebrate gun rights in schools, so he introduced the "Second Amendment Education Act," which designates Dec. 15 as "Second Amendment Awareness Day" and requires instruction on the right to bear arms for at least three consecutive weeks in the school year.

January 15, 2015

Sunday marks 13 years for the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility

Sunday marked the 13-year anniversary of the opening of Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility in Cuba. Close to 800 men have been held at Gitmo throughout the 13 years since it opened.

January 11, 2015

Pentagon puts budget concerns ahead of Fort McClellan troops’ welfare

Putting budget concerns ahead of troop welfare, a top Obama administration appointee declared to Congress that the Pentagon doesn't want to spend the money to alert hundreds of thousands of soldiers who served at a once-contaminated Army base that they may have been exposed to toxins.

January 11, 2015

Millennials value ‘elationships’ as much as in-person relationships

More than a third of millennials say connecting with others online and forming "elationships" is just as meaningful as face-to-face relationships, according to the Cassandra Report published by Deep Focus, a marketing expertise company.

January 5, 2015

Louie Gohmert to challenge John Boehner for House speaker post

Rep. Louie Gohmert said Sunday morning that he will challenge John Boehner for the post of House speaker.

January 4, 2015

Financial tips for millennials and investors for 2015

With a new year kicking off, certified financial planner Wendy Weaver says now is the time for millennials to begin considering their financial future and how to get there.

January 1, 2015

Obama releases five more Gitmo prisoners

President Obama released five more prisoners from Guantanamo Bay Naval Base overnight, Fox News reported. They were held for more than a decade and were sent to resettle in Kazakhstan.

December 31, 2014

Gas prices hit four-year low ahead of holiday

The American Automobile Association predicts lower gas prices will increase holiday travel by at least 4 percent during the next two weeks. Nearly 99 million people will travel at least 50 miles during Christmas and the New Year.

December 18, 2014

Millennials report: Increasing technology could decrease unemployment

With the unemployment rate for 18- to 29-year-olds standing at roughly 10 percent — well above the national average — one organization is evaluating what millennials can do to change the future workforce.

December 17, 2014

Young girl’s toy drive gets boost from Kardashian sisters, other celebrities

Elise Kelderman is a typical 14-year-old-girl. However, this outgoing young lady has struggled with depression in the past. Her experience motivated her to collect toys for children who are spending the holidays in hospitals due to illness or treatment.

December 16, 2014

Women and millennials in leadership roles are better for business: report

A business that has women and millennials in leadership roles will be more successful, according to a study from Development Dimensions International Inc., a talent management consultancy company. The reasoning is that including varied perspectives helps decision-making and problem-solving, which improves business success, the study found.

December 15, 2014

John McCain: Defense cuts destroying U.S. military

Future Chairman of the Senate Arms Services Committee Sen. John McCain says the continued sequestration cuts are destroying the United States military.

December 3, 2014