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Former Republican House Speaker Dennis Hastert dead at 84

Former Republican House Speaker Dennis Hastert dead at 84
Fox News Politics Monday 05 October 2026, 13:51 UTC 1 min read
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Republican Rep. Dennis Hastert, who was the longest-serving GOP House Speaker before falling into disgrace for breaking banking laws, died on Monday at the age of 84. This is a developing story.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Republican Rep. Dennis Hastert, who was the longest-serving GOP House Speaker before falling into disgrace for breaking banking laws, died on Monday at the age of 84. This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates.
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