Jewish actress and hummus spokesperson makes a plea to all those barbecuing to celebrate American Independence Day, throw in some plant-based food on the menu

But critics say US leader is hijacking traditionally non-partisan Independence Day for his re-election campaign by holding multi-million dollar 'show of a lifetime'

US president says event will be 'special,' sought military parade after witnessing a similar display on Bastille Day in Paris in 2017

State Department says American Independence Day event to take place in capital's International Convention Center