Heidi Zhou-Castro

Heidi Zhou-Castro, an Al Jazeera English correspondent in Washington, D.C., delves into the implications of the federal government shutdown. She breaks down who gets furloughed and the critical roles still in operation. Heidi shares touching stories from federal workers facing economic strain and discusses the political maneuvers surrounding health-care subsidies. She raises concerns over potential job cuts by Trump and the risks of essential staff walking off the job. Can Congress find a better solution than these recurring impasses? Tune in for insights!