Somerton Bomb Threat

Somerton, Arizona - On Thursday, August 16th, at approximately 10:25 a.m., the Somerton Police Departments 9-1-1 Center received a call from an unknown male indicating there was a “bomb in a Somerton school.”  No further information was provided.  Based on the vague information provided, as a precaution, Jerry Cabrera, Assistant Superintendent/Somerton School District decided to cancel classes for the remainder of the day for the Somerton School District.  A total of 3500 students and staff were affected by this incident. 

FTC Provides Back-to-School Advice for Parents

Washington, DC - As students across the country head back to school, the Federal Trade Commission has advice for parents on talking to their kids about online safety, protecting their children’s personal information, and back-to-school shopping.

Liechtenstein National Day

Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to wish the people of the Principality of Liechtenstein a happy and prosperous National Day.

Republic of Congo National Day

Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to the people of the Republic of Congo on the 58th anniversary of independence on August 15th.

Secretary of State Pompeo's Calls With Iraq's Prime Minister Abadi and Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Barzani

Washington, DC - Secretary Pompeo spoke with Prime Minister of Iraq Haider al Abadi and Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government. The Secretary expressed appreciation for the two leaders’ progress in resolving outstanding Baghdad-Erbil issues according to the Iraqi constitution’s framework for dialogue.