Longest Shutdown In US History

President Trump has dismissed speculation that he's about to declare a national emergency in order to bypass Congress and get the money he needs to build a wall on the Mexican border. We speak to our correspondent in Washington for the latest.

Also on the programme, Will Serbia's current relationship with China work against it's target of joining the EU in 2025; And heavy snowfall creates havoc in south and central Europe.

(Photo: A furloughed federal employee holds a sign on the steps to the US Capitol after the government shutdown. Credit: REUTERS/Larry Downing)