Dennis Hastert, disgraced former House speaker, dies at 84
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Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert has died at the age of 84 at his home due to natural causes, according to Kendall County Coroner Jacquie Purcell. Hastert, a Republican who represented Illinois in Congress for two decades, served as Speaker of the House from 1999 until 2007, when Democrats reclaimed the chamber and Nancy Pelosi succeeded him in the role.
In addition to his tenure as the longest-serving Republican House Speaker, Hastert's legacy was later marred by legal trouble. He was subsequently jailed for violating banking laws.
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CBS News (US)Highlights his political downfall and imprisonment for banking law violations immediately.
The Hill (US)Focuses on his political succession and details regarding his cause of death.
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