Media Matters Daily Summary

Here are today's news items from Media Matters for America, click on the title or 'read more' to read the entirety of each story. Hannity misinforms on defense budget, missile defense Sean Hannity falsely claimed that President Obama ordered "drastic cuts in the military budget" and misleadingly cropped comments by Secretary Gates to criticize Obama over missile defense. Read More On Marketplace, Wilkinson ignored economists who say New Deal aided recovery Discussing the debate over whether the New Deal, "as many economic historians" say, deepened the Depression or "save[d] capitalism," Will Wilkinson did not note that many prominent economists believe, in Paul Krugman's words, that the "New Deal brought real relief to most Americans." Read More Fox News' Carlson falsely claimed "Social Security [is] already bankrupt" Gretchen Carlson falsely claimed that "Social Security [is] already bankrupt." In fact, Social Security will be able to pay full benefits until 2041, after which it will be able to cover 78 percent of scheduled benefits, according to the 2008 Social Security trustees' report. Read More Media falsely claim Frank did not answer question asking if he bore any responsibility for financial crisis Several media figures falsely claimed Barney Frank did not answer a student's question asking how much responsibility he bore for the financial crisis. In fact, Frank did provide a substantive response to the question. Read More No mention of Bush DOJ in front-page Wash. Post article on Stevens trial In an article about Ted Stevens' trial, The Washington Post asserted that Eric Holder must try "to remake the reputation of his department" but did not mention that "his" department's current reputation was forged under the Bush administration. Read More New sea ice data further bury George Will's global warming credibility New data on Arctic sea ice levels further discredit a widely criticized column by George Will in which he falsely suggested that sea ice data undermine the scientific consensus that humans are causing global warming. Read More NY Times omitted DoD response to claim that canceling FCS vehicle production would endanger troops The New York Times reported James Inhofe's assertion that Defense Secretary Robert Gates' proposal to cancel the Future Combat Systems vehicle program would endanger troops without noting Gates' justification for canceling the program. Read More Without evidence, Wash. Times claimed Obama "reneged" on campaign promises The Washington Times falsely claimed in an editorial that President Obama "reneged" on campaign promises to eliminate earmarks and increase defense spending. In fact, Obama did not promise to eliminate earmarks, and he did propose a budget increasing defense spending. Read More Media conservatives: Obama's goal is to be "liked" by allies Conservative media figures have suggested that President Obama's actions during his recent trip to Europe and the Middle East were motivated by a desire to be liked, rather than by U.S. interests. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

Crew on US ship say Somali pirates hold captain

Crew on US ship say Somali pirates hold captain: "The American crew of a hijacked U.S.-flagged ship retook control of the vessel from Somali pirates Wednesday but the captain was still being held hostage in a lifeboat, according to crew members."

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Media Matters - Hannity misinforms on defense budget, missile defense

Media Matters - Hannity misinforms on defense budget, missile defense: "During the April 7 edition of Fox News' Hannity, host Sean Hannity falsely claimed that President Obama ordered 'drastic cuts in the military budget' and misleadingly cropped comments Defense Secretary Robert Gates made during an April 6 press conference to criticize Obama over missile defense. During the April 7 edition of Fox News' Hannity, host Sean Hannity falsely claimed that President Obama ordered 'drastic cuts in the military budget' and misleadingly cropped comments Defense Secretary Robert Gates made during an April 6 press conference to criticize Obama over missile defense."

Fidel Castro asks US lawmakers how to improve ties

Fidel Castro asks US lawmakers how to improve ties: "A 'very healthy, very energetic' Fidel Castro asked visiting Congressional Black Caucus members what Cuba could do to help President Barack Obama improve bilateral relations during his first meeting with U.S. officials since falling ill in 2006."

Voters dump mayors in Palatine, Lyons, Carpentersville, Bensenville, Berwyn, Waukegan and Worth | Clout Street - local political coverage

Voters dump mayors in Palatine, Lyons, Carpentersville, Bensenville, Berwyn, Waukegan and Worth Clout Street - local political coverage

Tommy Brown lost the mayoral race in Blue Island Illinois. This would not have been change if Tommy Brown had won. It would have been more of the same, but with "black" skin on it.

Blue Island Illinois is a racist community. There is no doubt about it. A stronger black candidate should have surfaced to defeat to the incumbent mayor. Then you would have seen change.

Media Matters Daily Summary

Here are today's news items from Media Matters for America, click on the title or 'read more' to read the entirety of each story. Hannity falsely claimed Obama "seemingly apologiz[ed] for our engagement in the war on terror" On his Fox News show, Sean Hannity falsely claimed that President Obama "seemingly apologiz[ed] for our engagement in the war on terror" when Obama said "[t]he United States is not ... at war with Islam." In fact, in those same remarks, Obama also stated that "Iraq, Turkey, and the United States face a common threat from terrorism" and that "we are committed to a more focused effort to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat Al Qaeda." Read More NY Times uncritically reported GOP claim that F-22 cuts mean Obama "refuses to fund programs critical to our national defense" In reporting GOP criticism of the Obama administration's decision to end funding for F-22s, The New York Times but did not point out that Secretary Gates said the "military advice" he received is that "there is no military requirement for numbers of F-22s beyond" those that have already been funded. Read More Conservative media consistently scapegoat undocumented immigrants, ACORN In discussions of major news stories, conservatives in the media have repeatedly turned to two favorite bogeymen -- undocumented immigrants and ACORN -- in place of substantive analysis, even when those groups have little or nothing to do with the issue. Read More Outbreak: Limbaugh spreads Obama Derangement Syndrome Since President Obama's inauguration, Rush Limbaugh has made numerous baseless and ominous claims warning of what will happen if the United States adopts either Obama's policies or those pushed by other progressives, often while invoking fears of rising socialism, communism, and tyranny. Read More Hannity falsely claimed Obama administration "taking steps to cut defense spending" Sean Hannity falsely asserted that the Obama administration "is taking steps to cut defense spending." In fact, the administration's proposed 2010 budget would increase funding for the Defense Department and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan by billions of dollars. Read More Ignoring Gates' comments, Hill article uncritically quotes retired general criticizing missile defense policy changes The Hill quoted a critic of proposed missile defense policy changes who claimed the proposal "will leave us vulnerable to missile attacks from countries like North Korea" without noting Secretary Gates' assertion that the changes would "focus on the rogue state and theater missile threat." Read More Scarborough claimed Pew poll "said [Obama] split the country," but Pew official reportedly disputed that conclusion Joe Scarborough claimed that a recent Pew poll "said [President Obama] split the country." However, a Pew official has reportedly stated it is a misreading of the poll to conclude that Obama has "caused this divisiveness." Read More Media figures advance false claim that Obama ceded economic sovereignty at G-20 summit Media figures have advanced the false claim that in signing the G-20 communiqué establishing a new Financial Stability Board, President Obama ceded U.S. sovereignty to international economic regulators. In fact, the FSB referenced in the communiqué does not have any authority over U.S. policy. Read More Human Events allowed McInerney to invoke false ACORN bogeyman in defense-budget attack Human Events uncritically reported retired Lt. Gen. Thomas G. McInerney's false claim that the "stimulus package ... gives $3-billion to ACORN." Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.