On Politics: Who gets a boost from the G.O.P. tax bill?

The measure might hurt the lowest earners, and help the richest.

nytimes.com May 16, 2025 Good evening. Right-wing Republicans have blocked the "big beautiful bill" meant to deliver President Trump's agenda, saying it doesn't cut enough spending. A major study shows that Medicaid, which could be cut if the package advances, has saved tens of thousands of lives. And the Department of Homeland Security is considering a reality TV show involving immigrants competing for citizenship. We'll be back on Monday with something new. For now, take a look at our coverage below, and send me your questions about the Trump administration. — Jess Bidgood Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times G.O.P. Tax Bill May Hurt the Lowest Earners and Help the Richest Even though most Americans may see lower taxes, Republicans' spending cuts could outweigh those benefits and leave some worse off. By Tony Romm Judge Dismisses 'Trespassing' Charges Promoted by Trump in Border 'Defense Area' A newly designated "military installation" that stretches the length of the frontier in New Mexico has made trespassing a novel criminal charge at the border, bringing turmoil to the state. A judge says migrants couldn't know they were trespassing. By Jack Healy, Leo Dominguez, Seamus Hughes and Paul Ratje Samuel Corum/Getty Images Ben of Ben & Jerry's Is Arrested at Senate Hearing After Protesting War in Gaza Ben Cohen, a co-founder of the ice cream brand, was among a group that interrupted a Senate hearing on Wednesday, protesting Congress's funding of Israel's military. By Isabella Kwai Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times Bondi Sold Millions in Trump Media Stock the Day Trump Imposed Vast Tariffs The sale was expected, and the disclosure form did not include details of the transaction, including specific timing or the number of shares Ms. Bondi traded. By Glenn Thrush Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times U.S. Takes Defiant Stance in Court, Saying Abrego Garcia Deportation Was Lawful A Justice Department lawyer mirrored Trump officials' aggressive position in the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was wrongfully deported to a prison in El Salvador in March. By Alan Feuer and Aishvarya Kavi Wes Frazer for The New York Times An Afrikaner Farming Family Trades South Africa for Alabama Errol Langton and eight members of his family were among the first group of white South Africans to arrive in the United States this week after President Trump created an expedited path to citizenship. By Eduardo Medina MORE ON THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION The New York Times Latest Polls: Do Americans Approve of President Trump? → The New York Times Tracking the Lawsuits Against Trump's Agenda → If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for On Politics from The New York Times. To stop receiving On Politics, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018