Hastert Steps Down, but Not Out

Staff / Truthdig Nov 23, 2006 The man who held the post of speaker longer than any Republican in history is now but one of a multitude, serving out his last days in the Congress he helped to lose. Denny Hastert's refusal to retire makes him a historical oddity, since House speakers typically end their reigns by either resigning or dying. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Andy Borowitz: Dems, GOP’ers Agree to Take Two Years Off

Staff / Truthdig Nov 11, 2006 The political satirist reports on an ingenious plan by the leadership of both parties to rest up for negative campaigning in 2008. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Hastert Testifies Before a Committee of His Own Design

Staff / Truthdig Oct 25, 2006 Dennis Hastert testified for roughly two hours and 40 minutes today before a closed session of the House Ethics Committee. The objectivity of the committee's investigation into the Foley affair has been in doubt, especially in light of the fact that last year Hastert removed its then-chairman, Joel Hefley, for admonishing Tom DeLay. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Stewart on the Power of Backdrops

Staff / Truthdig Oct 12, 2006 "The Daily Show" host does a hilarious spoof on Dennis Hastert's recent graveyard press conference. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Questions About 3 Republicans’ Land Deals

Staff / Truthdig Jun 22, 2006 The House speaker cleared a cool $2 million from the sale of land near a highway project that he helped to finance with targeted federal funds. Two other GOP congressmen had similar questionable dealings in their own districts. The Washington Post has the goods. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Without DeLay, Has the GOP Lost Its Moral Compass?

Molly Ivins / Truthdig Jun 20, 2006 Dennis Hastert gets caught in a suspect land deal, Rep. Jerry Lewis is in deep with a stinko lobbying firm, and the Department of Homeland Security has become a Republican playground. Can't the GOP, self-proclaimed bastion of morality, small government and fiscal responsibility, get anything right? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Hastert Reportedly Under Investigation in Corruption Probe

Staff / Truthdig May 25, 2006 Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert is under investigation by the FBI in connection with a public corruption probe that has already ensnared several lawmakers and their aides. ABC News (which has the scoop) says investigators are looking into Hastert's connections to Indian casinos. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

GOP Leaders Let Vaccine Makers Write Their Own Law

Staff / Truthdig May 9, 2006 Republican heavyweights Bill Frist and Dennis Hastert inserted a provision into a bill in the dead of night that was worth billions to vaccine makers. Roll Call said the move was unprecedented. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The GOP Shell Game

Molly Ivins / Truthdig Feb 28, 2006 With the Bush administration, it's important to have in mind the old carnival con game: Keep your eye on the shell with the pea under it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )