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The Independent focuses on various issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. The publication aims to present facts amidst ongoing stories, such as investigating Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and producing documentaries like 'The A Word' that highlight American women advocating for reproductive rights.

Amid a crucial time in US history, The Independent emphasizes the importance of having reporters on the ground. Donations enable the publication to continue sending journalists to cover both sides of the story.

During a segment on Fox News on September 10, Brian Kilmeade, a host on Fox & Friends, made controversial remarks suggesting the killing of mentally ill homeless individuals, including through "involuntary lethal injection." The discussion arose following the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska by a homeless person with schizophrenia in North Carolina.

Co-host Lawrence Jones expressed concern about the mental health crisis, emphasizing the need for action to address the issue, even if it means institutionalization or imprisonment. Kilmeade's comment advocating for lethal injection sparked outrage online, with calls for his resignation.

Various individuals, including Rep. Don Beyer, author Shannon Watts, and California Governor Gavin Newsom, criticized Kilmeade's remarks, condemning the suggestion of extrajudicial killings. The Independent has reached out to Fox News for comment on the matter.