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UK condemns US defense chief for downplaying NATO role in Afghanistan

The UK and Polish governments criticize Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's claim that few NATO allies participated in the war.

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How the odds moved · Pete Hegseth out as Secretary of Defense by November 30?
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1 publisher has covered this in 1 article since 19 Oct 2026. The Hill News published first, on 19 October at 15:57 UTC.

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  • Pete Hegseth out as Secretary of Defense by November 30? — the market puts it at 16%, with $43 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 1 Dec 2026. The market resolves to Yes if Pete Hegseth stops serving as Secretary of Defense at any point before November 30 at 11:59 PM ET, including if he announces his resignation or removal by that deadline even if the change happens later. It resolves to No if he remains in office for the entire period up to that specific time and date.

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