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Pete Hegseth Warns of China's Western Military Expansion

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“China’s military has too large of a presence in the Western Hemisphere,” Hegseth said.
From LA Times
Panama said on Wednesday the United States recognized its sovereignty over the Panama Canal, despite tough rhetoric from Washington, as the two nations announced agreements to deepen U.S. military tra...
From Reuters
Under normal circumstances, the flurry of agreements and concessions announced over the two-day visit would be hailed as a high point in U.S.-Panama relations.
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PHOTO COLLECTION: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Panama
U.S. military take part in a joint drill with Panamanian troops at the Panama Canal during the visit of U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to the Port of Rodman in West Panama, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
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Hegseth says U.S. partnering with Panama

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to Panama next week to meet with leaders of the Central American country following recent Trump administration allegations of Chinese interference in the ope...
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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that he would sign a declaration with Panama Wednesday on the security and operation of the Panama Canal to allow U.S. warships to "sail first and free."
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Hegseth is to travel to Panama for meetings following Trump’s demands for the canal
Donald Trump has complained about the U.S. relinquishing control of the waterway to Panama more than 20 years ago and has threatened to retake it,
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. is partnering with Panama to secure the Panama Canal. Also, FBI Director Kash Patel was removed as Acting ATF Director. Independent Veterans of America founder and CEO and Iraq veteran Paul Rieckhoff joins Christina Ruffini to weigh in.
​​Hegseth says Panama agreed to allow US warships to travel 'first and free' through canal
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced U.S. warships will travel through the Panama Canal "first and free" after meeting with Panamanian officials.
Hegseth says US and Panama to sign joint declaration on canal's security and operation
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Panama says US recognizes its control over canal
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