NPR's Up First presents news for January 2nd, starting with the threats and vandalism against Somali-American daycare centers in Minnesota following a right-wing influencer's fraud claims, the Trump administration's response of cutting federal funding for childcare centers nationwide, and the potential impact on low-income families. The podcast then discusses the Justice Department's delayed release of Epstein files, the extensive redactions, and the spread of conspiracy theories. Finally, the podcast covers the New Year's Eve nightclub fire in Switzerland that killed at least 40 people, the ongoing investigation, and eyewitness accounts. The episode concludes with a preview of the Sunday Story, which will explore the increasing number of liberals arming themselves due to fears of civil unrest.
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