Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had one mission on his trip to Panama -- to secure a deal to get "first and free" passage for U.S. ships in the Panama Canal, a critical waterway for the United States' economy and military that was at risk of falling under China's control. The post Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Secures ‘First and Free’ Passage for U.S. Ships in Panama Canal appeared first on Breitbart.