Politics: 5 stories from this week

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nytimes.com April 12, 2025 Here are some stories you might have missed this week, curated by Times editors and personalized for you. Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times Musk's Latest Fraud Finding Isn't What It Seems His team found cases of seemingly fake people receiving unemployment benefits. But that fake data exists for a reason. By Emily Badger Etienne Laurent/Reuters Sidelined and Still Processing Her Defeat, Harris Looks for a Way Back In A successful campaign for governor of California in 2026, Kamala Harris has told allies, would give her a prominent perch from which to push back against President Trump and defend Democratic priorities. By Lisa Lerer, Tyler Pager, Shane Goldmacher and Erica L. Green AJ Mast for The New York Times Younger Democrats Don't Plan to Wait Their Turn A new crop of Democrats are announcing runs for office — sometimes against incumbents — in an expression of frustration with the establishment. By Kellen Browning Charles Krupa/Associated Press Chris Sununu Skips a New Hampshire Senate Bid, Dashing Trump's Hopes The former New Hampshire governor had been seen as a top Republican recruit in the liberal-leaning yet competitive state. President Trump had said on Sunday, "I hope he runs." By Shane Goldmacher Sasha Maslov for The New York Times Raise Prices? Eat Higher Costs? Retailers Face Tough Questions. A trade war with China and tariff threats on other countries are ramping up pressure on stores that sell products from overseas — which, for some categories, is just about all of them. By Ken Belson and Karen Weise Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for On Politics: Musk's Washington from The New York Times. To stop receiving On Politics: Musk's Washington, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. 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