Hundreds of thousands of federal workers left without pay. Services disrupted across the country. And a political standoff that has gripped Washington.

Now, after 40 days, could the longest government shutdown in US history finally be ending? 

Who gave way, who came out ahead and what does this mean for hundreds of thousands of federal workers left in limbo?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kevin Chen, Associate Research Fellow with the US Programme at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, to find out more.

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers left without pay. Services disrupted across the country. And a political standoff that has gripped Washington.
Now, after 40 days, could the longest government shutdown in US history finally be ending?&nbsp;
Who gave way, who came out ahead and what does this mean for hundreds of thousands of federal workers left in limbo?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with&nbsp;Kevin Chen, Associate Research Fellow with the US Programme at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, to find out more.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.