Dennis Hastert.
American politician (born 1942)
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Stephanopoulos called the Hastert probe 'potentially seismic' while Vargas anchored a program featuring Tapper's report on Jefferson's freezer.Some support1 report
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Dennis Hastert, former Illinois lawmaker and House speaker, died in Kendall County.Some support1 report
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Dennis Hastert presided during the impeachment trial of Bill Clinton while serving as an Illinois lawmaker.Well supported8 reports
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Dennis Hastert served as the House speaker from 1999 to 2007.Some support6 reports
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Around Dennis Hastert this week
News at the entities that move Dennis Hastert most-
House StructuralRick Wilson discussed accountability process models, noting the shift from a Nuremberg fantasy to a postwar purge model.Moves Dennis Hastert
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Bill Clinton TransactionalBill Clinton and Barack Obama made stops at a diner in Iowa City, coinciding with local business developments.Moves Dennis Hastert
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Bush OperationalJeffrey Sachs analyzed Obama's politics and budget policies, noting Obama's campaign to make Bush tax cuts permanent.Moves Dennis Hastert
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Foley OperationalDivision of Capital Asset Management and Liberty Junction/CoJo Partners were awarded a $2 billion contract and called to investigate the Springfield courthouse deal.Moves Dennis Hastert
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Simpson TransactionalSimpson is running for mayor in Springfield and challenging incumbent Mayor Misty Buscher.Moves Dennis Hastert
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George W. Bush StructuralGeorge W. Bush and Karl Rove engaged in political accusations regarding the Texas election cycle and Ken Paxton's campaign.Moves Dennis Hastert
Connections
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House Structural
Dennis Hastert formally served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives during his tenure.
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Bill Clinton Transactional
Dennis Hastert presided over the House during the impeachment trial of Bill Clinton.
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Bush Operational
Dennis Hastert actively assisted Bush in passing his legislative agenda.
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Bill Frist Operational
The two individuals engaged in a joint professional activity by convening a press conference.
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Yorkville High School Structural
Dennis Hastert was employed by Yorkville High School.
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George W. Bush Structural
Dennis Hastert facilitated the passage of proposals and advanced the administration's agenda during George W. Bush's tenure.
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Charles Transactional
The relationship is based on a past association between the two individuals that is currently being leveraged to challenge A's career integrity.
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Foley Operational
Hastert publicly addressed the scandal involving Foley.
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Chicago Shared context
Dennis Hastert's coaching activity was situated in a suburban Chicago high school.
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Illinois Shared context
Dennis Hastert's professional career and life events were situated within the political and geographical context of Illinois.
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Jack Abramoff Mentioned together
The two individuals are linked by a shared history of corruption in political finance.
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Kendall County Shared context
Dennis Hastert died in Kendall County.
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Charles Mentioned together
A current article notes that Bobby Charles is affiliated with Dennis Hastert.
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Hannah Pingree Mentioned together
Both individuals are associated with political rhetoric and past associations influencing voting.
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Mark Foley Transactional
Dennis Hastert addressed the scandal involving Mark Foley.
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Simpson Transactional
Simpson conducted an analysis regarding Dennis Hastert's corruption.
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Kendall County Shared context
Dennis Hastert died within the geographical boundaries of Kendall County.
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George Stephanopoulos Mentioned together
Stephanopoulos commented on a probe involving Hastert.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- Dennis Hastert backed Bill Clinton's impeachment efforts and addressed the Mark Foley scandal.
- Stephanopoulos called the Hastert probe 'potentially seismic' while Vargas anchored a program featuring Tapper's report on Jefferson's freezer.
- Dennis Hastert, former Illinois lawmaker and House speaker, died in Kendall County.
- Dennis Hastert presided during the impeachment trial of Bill Clinton while serving as an Illinois lawmaker.
- Dennis Hastert served as the House speaker from 1999 to 2007.