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Dennis Hastert Dies at 84
Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican House speaker who faced sexual abuse allegations, has died at age 84. His political legacy was marred by his admission of abusing teenage boys during his teaching career.
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NPR
ennis Hastert, whose political legacy as Congress' longest-serving Republican House speaker was later fouled by allegations that he had molested high school athletes during his prior career as a teacher and wrestling coach, has died, a coroner said Monday. He was 84.
2026-10-05 14:24 UTC
Axios
Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican speaker in U.S. history who later admitted sexually abusing several teenage boys, died Saturday at 84.The big picture: H
2026-10-05 14:25 UTC