Daycare Fraud Claims Fallout, Epstein Files Mess, Swiss Nightclub Fire

Somali American day care centers in Minnesota say they're being threatened. Our families and teachers work hard enough without feeling scared to come to work. Federal officials have not answered questions about what comes next. I'm Amy Martinez. That is Michelle Martin, and this is Up First from NPR News. The justice department missed its deadline to release the Epstein files. The documents that are already out are heavily redacted, disorganized, and sometimes misleading. So is this transparency or a mess that's fueling even more conspiracy theories? And in Switzerland, at least 40 people were killed when a fire tore through a packed nightclub club at a ski resort. Many others were injured at a New Year's party. Investigators are searching for what went wrong. Stay with us. We'll give you news you need to start your day. This message comes from Capital One with the Quicksilver card. Earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase every day. What's in your wallet? Terms apply. See capital1.com for details. This message comes from BetterHelp. The new year isn't about doing more. It's about carrying less. Therapy can help you unpack what's been heavy and bring more clarity, calm, and perspective into 2026. It's a small act that can lead to big relief and real perspective for the year ahead. You can't step into a lighter version of yourself without leaving behind what's been weighing you down. Visit betterhelp.com/npr for 10% off. This message comes from Lisa. From night one, you'll feel the difference. Premium materials that deliver serious comfort and full body support. Go to lisa.com for 25% off mattresses, plus get an extra $50 off with promo code NPR. This message comes from the John d and Catherine t MacArthur Foundation, recognizing extraordinarily creative individuals whose ideas, solutions, and discoveries expand people's expectations of what's possible. Macfound.org. Somali Americans in Minnesota who operate child care centers say they've received violent threats and been targeted by vandalism. Yeah. This follows a posting of a video last week by a right wing YouTube influencer who claims to have found evidence of fraud at Somali American run childcare centers. The Trump administration responded to that video by cutting federal funding for child care centers, not just in Minnesota, but also around The US. NPR's Brian Mann is reporting on this, and he's with us now. Good morning, Brian. Good morning, Michelle. So Somali American day care operators in Minneapolis say they're facing harassment and vandalism. What more can you tell us about this? Yeah. Nasrullah Mohammed spoke at a press conference at the Nokomis day care center where he works in Minneapolis. And he said there's been a break in, there's been vandalism, and some people in the community are scared. We've been receiving hateful messages through our voice notes threatening us, including one that happened yesterday morning after the break in. This is frightening and exhausting. Mohammed says sensitive documents have been stolen. After that press conference on Wednesday, president Trump posted …