President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs have taken effect. Trump also announced he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on U.S. soil. Tensions remain high in Texas over the fight to redistrict its congressional map. Health and Human Services Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr. slashed vaccine development spending. Trump removed his IRS commissioner two months after he had been confirmed.

Here are the top stories involving the U.S. government this past week.

"Liberation Day" tariffs arrive

President Donald Trump's so-called " Liberation Day " tariffs took effect this week .

The tariffs are raising economists' concerns about the potential financial burden on businesses and consumers.

Here's how the tariffs could impact the country's current economic state .

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