U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth secured commitments but left some Panamanian officials wondering if they would mollify ...

Panama's president has denied claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that America is literally retaking the canal.

The Defense secretary promoted working with 'like-minded allies and partners' after Trump repeatedly threatened to take over the famous canal.

Two versions of a joint statement by the Defense Secretary and Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino had a major difference.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that U.S. and Panama officials would sign a "framework" agreement allowing U.S. warships to travel "first and free" through the Panama Canal.

Thousands of Panamanians marched in the capital Tuesday in the largest protest yet against an agreement signed during last ...

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

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledged deeper cooperation with Panama on a visit to the Central American country’s canal zone, striking a conciliatory tone after months of tension over Donald ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledged that the Trump administration would “take back” the Panama Canal from “China’s influence” on Tuesday during a visit to the key shipping lane.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blasted "leakers" who are trying to "sabotage" Trump's plans for DOD during an interview ...

The Defense secretary has faced increased scrutiny as reports of disorder engulf the Pentagon. Secretary of Defense Pete ...