While the shutdown is temporary, Trump is eyeing permanent changes

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<p>As the government shutdown continues into Day 2, a breakthrough on a funding bill remains elusive. <a href="https://apple.news/AMS1u_iCcRh-xUQCUbDRsGw">Reuters</a> reports on how Trump has followed through on threats to use the shutdown to target Democratic-run states.</p> <p>U.S. citizens are pursuing legal action against federal immigration officials following violent interactions. Lauren Villagran, immigration reporter for <a href="https://apple.news/AkLUmWI_pTs2oVC9g4ZNnqg">USA Today</a>, discusses a few of the cases.</p> <p>Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and team owner Steve Ballmer are accused of circumventing salary cap rules by signing the star forward to a no-show endorsement deal. Leonard and the team <a href="https://apple.news/Aey7GN2sPQRCcU5GDIdhQuA">deny</a> wrongdoing. <a href="https://apple.news/APV90-pnOThiMz0g9S_c5UQ">The Athletic</a>&rsquo;s Mike Vorkunov joins to break down the allegations.</p> <p>Plus, Israeli ships <a href="https://apple.news/AkioQoeljTc-TQatSPko7Mw">intercepted</a> an aid flotilla headed to Gaza, a two-day <a href="https://apple.news/AlwVPmcNKSIuFB-kT8-lMZQ">internet blackout</a> in Afghanistan, and renowned primatologist <a href="https://apple.news/AZzY8I5geRVmP6JbgLxF9uw">Jane Goodall</a> died.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>