Jim Costa’s shutdown left Valley families stranded

November 3, 2025

Yesterday, Head Start funding ran dry because Jim Costa refuses to reopen the government, leaving working parents and vulnerable kids stranded.

“Jim Costa made their priorities clear: illegal immigrants get the resources and attention, while California families and their children are left to fend for themselves. Working parents who rely on Head Start were abandoned and Costa still refuses to act.” – NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez