Many Americans will spend the Fourth of July barbecuing — but for a growing number, traditional meat will not be on the menu. “Beyond Burger” and “Impossible Burger” have exploded in popularity; the two alternative meat brands are available in more than 40,000 restaurants and grocery stores combined. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” for “Morning Rounds,” to discuss if alternative meat is healthier than the real deal. Source

In honor of Independence Day, we asked 21-year-old Amanda Gorman the inaugural youth poet laureate of the United States, to write a poem. The Boston Pops Orchestra, conducted by Keith Lockhart, performs one of the most famous July Fourth concerts each year. We asked them to bring music to her composition, “Believer’s Hymn for the Republic.” Source

Many Americans will spend the Fourth of July barbecuing — but for a growing number, traditional meat will not be on the menu. “Beyond Burger” and “Impossible Burger” have exploded in popularity; the two alternative meat brands are available in more than 40,000 restaurants and grocery stores combined. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” for “Morning Rounds,” to discuss if alternative meat is healthier than the real deal. Source

Nike is defending its controversial decision to pull a special edition of Fourth of July sneaker featuring the first American flag. The Air Max 1 sneaker depicted a Revolutionary-era flag on the sneaker’s heel. Nike endorser, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, reportedly objected to it, partly because of its association with slavery. Jericka Duncan reports. Source

Pharrell Williams had a surprise announcement during his commencement speech to graduating charter school students in Harlem. Williams guaranteed internships to the entire graduating class of Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy after their first year of college. Source

A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source

Tanks on the National Mall and military flyovers will be part of the capital’s celebration, by order of President Trump Source

A decorated Navy SEAL is expected back in court Wednesday after being acquitted of the most serious charged in a war crimes trial. A military jury cleared special operations chief Edward Gallagher of premeditated murder. He still faces sentencing on a charge of posing with a militant’s body. Jonathan Vigliotti reports Source

The Pentagon is rolling out military hardware for a Fourth of July unlike any other. Tanks on the National Mall and military flyovers will be part of the capital’s celebration, by order of President Trump. He’ll be the first president to take an active role in any July Fourth ceremony in recent memory. Major Garrett reports. Source

Mueller is scheduled to publicly testify​ before the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees Source