About 68% of filers will get a refund. President Trump already said they're coming. Steny Hoyer thought about fighting him on this and but has apparently considered that maybe the Democrats don't want to be the party that blocked everyone's refunds. Optics and all that.
A tax refund means you gave the government an interest-free loan.
A wise man sees his withholding so the year end balance is a s close to zero as possible.