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Dennis Hastert, Former GOP Speaker, Dies at 84
Former Republican House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) passed away on Monday at the age of 84. He served as Speaker from 1999 to 2007 and was known for his role in the House during a pivotal period in American politics.
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Former GOP Speaker John Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) died over the weekend at his home “due to natural causes,” according to Illinois’ Kendall County Coroner Jacquie Purcell. Hastert, 84, served as Speaker of the House from 1999 to 2007, until Democrats won back the lower chamber and Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D
2026-10-05 12:49 UTC