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Arcata Rising is a benefit in support of people affected by the recent fire in downtown Arcata.
The three-day event will feature over 40 musical acts at Humboldt Brews January 30th through February 1st.

Organizers are asking local businesses to donate products or services for a silent auction.
If you’d like to donate something for the silent auction, or need more information, email humbrewsgm@gmail.com.

What upheaval at DOJ may mean for rule of law in America

By Carrie Johnson,
Mara Liasson
Published September 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM PDT
The Department of Justice building is seen on July 20 in Washington, D.C.
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The Department of Justice building is seen on July 20 in Washington, D.C.

President Trump campaigned on a promise to use the justice system to seek retribution against his perceived political enemies. Yesterday, the Justice Department indicted former FBI director James Comey on two criminal counts.

The decision to bring a case against Comey is a turning point for the Department of Justice.

NPR senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson and Justice correspondent Carrie Johnson explain how Trump is following through on his campaign promise to punish his enemies. The rapid remaking of the justice system under his guidance is also feeding Trump's efforts to consolidate more power into the executive branch.

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Carrie Johnson
Carrie Johnson is a justice correspondent for the Washington Desk.
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Mara Liasson
Mara Liasson is a national political correspondent for NPR. Her reports can be heard regularly on NPR's award-winning newsmagazine programs Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Liasson provides extensive coverage of politics and policy from Washington, DC — focusing on the White House and Congress — and also reports on political trends beyond the Beltway.
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