FILE - OCTOBER 5, 2026: It was reported that former GOP Congressman John Dennis Hastert, who served as Speaker of the House from 1999 to 2007, died at his home of natural causes, October 5, 2026. WASHINGTON - MARCH 15: (AFP OUT) House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) speaks during a celebration of Hungarian contributions to democracy during an event at the U.S. Capitol March 15, 2006 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Roger L. Wollenberg-Pool/Getty images)