Dennis Hastert, ex-House speaker whose sex abuse admission upended legacy, dies at 84
- Posted on October 5, 2026
- By Washington Post
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Dennis Hastert, ex-House speaker whose sex abuse admission upended legacy, dies at 84
The Illinois Republican helped spearhead President George W. Bush’s legislative agenda before his career ended in disgrace.