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Whistleblowers have been reporting wrongdoing in government institutions since the late 1780s. But it has always been risky.

'Whistleblowing Is Really In Our DNA': A History Of Reporting Wrongdoing

Whistleblowing dates back to the nation's earliest days. It's been a risky and controversial exercise ever since.

Tony Vassiliadis, the head nighttime custodian at Wellesley High School in Wellesley, Mass., demonstrates an electrostatic sprayer. During an actual cleaning, he would he would wear gloves and an N95 mask.

There May Not Be Enough Well-Trained Workers To Clean Up Where Coronavirus Has Been

Industry experts are asking whether there are enough trained workers in the cleaning business who can help stop the coronavirus from spreading.

A danger sign at Imperial Beach is shown in this photo, March. 2, 2018.

Federal Judge Considers Request To Dismiss Cross-Border Sewage Lawsuits

The federal government was back in court Monday, arguing that the lawsuits asking the U.S. government to fix cross-border sewage flows should be thrown out.

As the world prepares to ring in 2020, many people are arguing over whether a new decade will also begin on Jan. 1 or whether it will actually begin on the first day of 2021.

People Can't Even Agree On When The Decade Ends

In these binary times, it might not surprise anyone that people can't even agree on when one period of time ends and another begins.

Hurricane Dorian has now left the Caribbean Sea, and it's predicted to intensify rapidly as it crosses the Atlantic on the way to Florida's central east coast.

Hurricane Dorian Expected To Hit Florida Coast With 130 MPH Winds On Labor Day

"There is an increasing likelihood of life-threatening storm surge along portions of the Florida east coast" on Labor Day weekend, the National Hurricane Center says.

Then-President Donald Trump speaks to supporters from the Ellipse near the White House on Jan. 6 ahead of an insurrection at the Capitol. His comments are a key part of the impeachment trial against him.

Read Trump's Jan. 6 Speech, A Key Part Of Impeachment Trial

The former president's remarks are being used by Democrats hoping to convict him for incitement of insurrection — and are being defended by his lawyers in the Senate proceedings.

President Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on June 21, 2018. Just over a year later, he's had turnover in the departments of Justice, Interior, Homeland Security, Defense, Labor, and a number of lower agencies.

Trump's 'Acting' Cabinet Grows With Acosta Departure

The Labor Department will be led by the third current acting cabinet secretary when Alex Acosta steps down on July 19. About a dozen major agencies are without permanent, Senate-confirmed leadership.

Democratic Presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders greets supporters during a rally in Queens, N.Y., earlier this month.

Bernie Sanders Won't Yet Explain Details Of How To Pay For Medicare For All

"You're asking me to come up with an exact detailed plan of ... how much you're going to pay more in taxes, how much I'm going to pay," Sanders said. "I don't think I have to do that right now."

A police officer walks outside the Supreme Court on March 16.

Supreme Court Delays Oral Arguments, Hinting Some May Be Decided Next Term

But other cases may have to be decided sooner, among them those involving subpoenas for Donald Trump's financial records, and cases involving the Electoral College.

An election worker in Dallas setting up a polling place ahead of the March 3 in Texas. Texas officials are resisting efforts to expand mail-in voting due to the pandemic and insisting that voters cast ballots in person in upcoming elections.

Texas Voters Are Caught In The Middle Of A Battle Over Mail-In Voting

Even as many other states expand mail-in voting due to the pandemic, Texas officials say they may prosecute voters who ask for an absentee ballot because they're scared of going to the polls.

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