29 states have minimum wages above the federal level

Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have minimum wages above the federal level of $7.25 an hour

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Death of migrants at border 'unacceptable, un-American': New Dem caucus chair

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, a member of the incoming House Democratic leadership, placed the blame for the migrant deaths in U.S. custody on the Trump administration.

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'This Week' Transcript 12-30-18: CBP Commissioner McAleenan, Jeffries, McChrystal

This is a rush transcript for "This Week" airing Dec. 30, 2018.

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WATCH: Trump blames Democrats for deaths of 2 migrant children as the shutdown drags on

The president also threatened to cut off U.S. aid to Central America if another reported migrant caravan isn't stopped.

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WATCH: Outgoing White House chief of staff challenges definition of border wall

John Kelly announced his decision to leave after the midterm elections. When asked why he stayed for a year and half during some very tumultuous months, Kelly replied: "duty".

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WATCH: 'This is truly a game of chicken': ABC News' Mary Bruce on government shutdown fight

The "This Week" Powerhouse Roundtable reflects on the biggest stories of the week and looks ahead to 2019.

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WATCH: US border chief on child deaths in CBP custody: 'Absolutely devastating for us'

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan explains how the agency is responding to the migrant influx on the U.S.-Mexico border.

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