Somali day care centers face threats. And, how Trump could save Obamacare subsidies

"Somali American childcare center operators in Minnesota report that they have received violent threats and seen vandalism after right-wing YouTuber Nick Shirley posted a video alleging fraud at their establishments. Following the video's release, the Trump administration cut federal funding to childcare centers, not just in Minnesota but across the country. The disruption of childcare funds will impact hundreds of thousands of children in low-income families in 50 states, NPR's Brian Mann tells Up First."

"Two weeks past the legal deadline, the Justice Department has failed to release all of the Jeffrey Epstein files in its possession. The few public documents the DOJ released feature heavy redactions that appear to exceed the limits intended by the law. The government also says some of what was released shouldn't be trusted. All together, the lack of transparency has fueled the flames of old and new conspiracy theories regarding the convicted sex offender's life and death."

Somali American childcare center operators received violent threats and vandalism after a right-wing YouTuber posted a video alleging fraud. The Trump administration cut federal funding to childcare centers nationwide after the video's release, threatening access for hundreds of thousands of children in low-income families in 50 states. The Department of Health and Human Services press office has not provided evidence of serious or widespread wrongdoing at the centers. A Minnesota childcare provider said a social media influencer disrupted the childcare system. Two weeks past a legal deadline, the Justice Department failed to release all Jeffrey Epstein files; heavy redactions and trust warnings have fueled conspiracy theories and prompted calls for congressional action.

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