HHS had announced earlier in the week that it was halting federal funds that support three social safety net programs in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.

He reposted an argument against the extension on Truth Social but sounded unsure on Air Force One.

Ten states have chosen not to expand Medicaid to uninsured, low-income adults — an optional provision of the ACA that is mainly paid for by federal funds.

“Small businesses have navigated a year filled with challenges, from tariffs and inflation to a prolonged government shutdown – yet their optimism remains unwavering,” says Larry Franco, Comerica Bank Executive Vice President and National Director of Retail & Small Business Banking.