Tax Cuts or the Border? Republicans Wrestle Over Trump’s Priorities. NYT | Top Stories By: Andrew Duehren and Catie Edmondson 8 January 2025 at 18:01 President-elect Donald J. Trump has waffled on his preferences for how his party tackles his agenda, adding to the uncertainty for Republicans. © Jason Andrew for The New York TimesThe Capitol building in Washington on Monday. Republican lawmakers are weighing whether to cram their policy goals into one bill or split them into two, exposing divisions over whether to prioritize a crackdown on immigration or cutting taxes.