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Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Pleads Guilty
Dennis Hastert of Illinois was House Speaker — third in line for the Presidency — from 1999 until 2007, longer than any other Republican has held that office. Today, Hastert pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge that could mean six months in prison.
By Warren Olney • • 6m ListenDennis Hastert of Illinois was House Speaker — third in line for the Presidency — from 1999 until 2007, longer than any other Republican has held that office. Today, Hastert pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge that could mean six months in prison. But Jason Meisner, who reports for the Chicago Tribune, says many questions about the case have yet to be answered.
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Passing the Speakership Gavel and the Budget- 1:38Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Pleads GuiltyYou’re reading this
- 8:38Cleaning the Barn and Passing the Gavel
- 42:14Ta-Nehisi Coates on Growing Up as a Black Boy Facing Violence
The full episode
1 of 3Passing the Speakership Gavel and the Budget- 1:38Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Pleads GuiltyYou’re reading this
- 8:38Cleaning the Barn and Passing the Gavel
- 42:14Ta-Nehisi Coates on Growing Up as a Black Boy Facing Violence