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

Video below: Candidate for governor closes business amid tariff uncertainty

Trump-Putin meeting

Video below: Trump says he will meet with Putin in Alaska on Aug. 15

In other news

Video below: Maryland could follow Texas' lead in redistricting

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