Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Dies at 84
Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican speaker who became the highest-ranking US official to serve federal prison time, died of natural causes at his home in Illinois.
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8 publishers have covered this in 11 articles since 5 Oct 2026. The Hill published first, on 5 October at 12:49 UTC; CBS News Politics followed 8 min later. The most recent article, from Fox News Politics, appeared on 6 October at 01:13 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: The Hill (major outlet), CBS News Politics (major outlet), Bloomberg.com (major outlet), Washington Post (major outlet), The Guardian US (major outlet), Axios (major outlet), Fox News Politics, Roll Call.
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How it unfolded
Every source in the order it published.
- The HillDisgraced ex-GOP Speaker Dennis Hastert dies at 84
- CBS News PoliticsDennis Hastert, disgraced former House speaker, dies at 84
- Bloomberg.comDennis Hastert, House Speaker Sullied by Abuse Case, Dies at 84
- Fox News PoliticsHighest-ranking US official to ever serve jail time, former House Speaker Dennis Hastert dead at 84
- Fox News PoliticsFormer Republican House Speaker Dennis Hastert dead at 84
- Washington PostDennis Hastert, ex-House speaker whose sex abuse admission upended legacy, dies at 84
- The Guardian USDennis Hastert, former House speaker disgraced by molestation allegations, dies aged 84
- AxiosDennis Hastert, disgraced ex-House speaker, dies at 84
- Roll CallDisgraced former Speaker Hastert dies
- Fox News PoliticsDennis Hastert, longest-serving Republican House Speaker and convicted child molester, dies at 84
- Fox News PoliticsDennis Hastert, longest-serving Republican House Speaker and admitted child sex offender, dies at 84
Sources
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- Dennis Hastert, disgraced ex-House speaker, dies at 84 Axios ·
- Dennis Hastert, former House speaker disgraced by molestation allegations, dies aged 84 The Guardian US ·
- Dennis Hastert, ex-House speaker whose sex abuse admission upended legacy, dies at 84 Washington Post ·
- Dennis Hastert, House Speaker Sullied by Abuse Case, Dies at 84 Bloomberg.com ·
- Dennis Hastert, disgraced former House speaker, dies at 84 CBS News Politics ·
- Disgraced ex-GOP Speaker Dennis Hastert dies at 84 The Hill ·
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- Dennis Hastert, longest-serving Republican House Speaker and convicted child molester, dies at 84 Fox News Politics
- Dennis Hastert, longest-serving Republican House Speaker and admitted child sex offender, dies at 84 Fox News Politics
- Disgraced former Speaker Hastert dies Roll Call
- Former Republican House Speaker Dennis Hastert dead at 84 Fox News Politics
- Highest-ranking US official to ever serve jail time, former House Speaker Dennis Hastert dead at 84 Fox News Politics
In this story
- Dennis Hastert
- Illinois
- Kendall County Coroner's Office
- Nancy Pelosi