The defense secretary warned China has “too much influence” over the vital waterway and that the Trump administration “is ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took a victory lap over two recent “historic” agreements on the Panama Canal, marking major ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth breaks down recent arrangements around the Panama Canal and addresses rising temperatures in ...

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Panama Canal faces ongoing threats from China but that together the United ...

Hegseth's comments came during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new U.S.-funded dock at the Vasco Nuñez de Balboa Naval Base.

We certainly respect the sovereignty of the Panamanians,” the U.S. defense secretary said before departing the country back ...

Defense Secretary Hegseth said the U.S. and Panama are strengthening security ties and "together" will "take back" the canal ...

The United States and Panama will work together to take back the Panama Canal from “China’s influence,” Defense Secretary ...

Panama Canal Authority Administrator Ricaurte Vasquez, left, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, center, and Southcom ...

The Chinese government is accusing the U.S. of “blackmail” after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared Beijing a ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Panama to participate in a conference as well as bilateral meetings.

The U.S. Defense Secretary’s remarks at a ribbon cutting for a new American-financed dock triggered a fiery response f.