Report says ambassadors didn't want to attend celebration since their countries don't recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and embassy is located on disputed site

Premier uses Fourth of July address to vow to strengthen ties with Democrats, which are seen to have taken a hit in recent years

At White House Independence Day event, president says country will have a vaccine before the end of the year

Trump shelves talk of unity or any mention of COVID-19 death toll, devoting much of address to railing against anti-racism demonstrators and vowing to protect statues

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