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. Cavuto continues Fox paranoia about DHS report Neil Cavuto repeatedly advanced the claim that the DHS report detailing potential increases in right-wing extremism targets conservatives simply for holding beliefs contrary to the Obama administration's policies and proposals. In fact, the report does not target conservatives for their beliefs, and Shepard Smith had debunked such claims on Fox News the previous day. Read More Fox News personalities continue to ignore Bush administration role to slam Obama DHS Fox News personalities continued to advance the claim that DHS is targeting conservatives and others with the release of its report on right-wing extremism, while ignoring the Bush administration's role and a similar report on left-wing extremism. Read More On the house: Fox aired 107 ads for its coverage of tea party protests over 10 days From April 6 to April 15, Fox News aired at least 107 commercial promotions for their coverage of the April 15 tea parties. The majority of all the ads -- 58 -- ran on April 14 and 15. Read More On Hannity, North falsely claimed DHS says right-wing extremism is "number one threat to American safety" Oliver North falsely claimed that a recent DHS report concluded that "right-wing extremism is the number one threat to American safety and security." In fact, the report does not make any conclusions about what is the biggest threat to "American safety and security" overall. Read More Scarborough repeated myth that White House requested Jesus' name be covered up Joe Scarborough advanced the claim that the White House specifically requested that Jesus' name be covered during President Obama's speech at Georgetown. In fact, the White House reportedly requested that Georgetown cover all signs and symbols on the stage. Read More Media verdict is in: Fox News driving force behind tea parties Like local media across the country, major national news outlets noted that Fox News was a driving force behind the April 15 tea parties. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

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CNN Programs - Today on CNN

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Relations between US, Cuba seem within reach

Relations between US, Cuba seem within reach: "Talks toward a thaw in U.S.-Cuba relations seemed to be a real possibility after the new presidents of both countries reached out to each other with surprisingly straightforward language about their desire to revive a relationship frozen by 50 years of cold war."

Obama heads to Americas summit with Cuba focus

Obama heads to Americas summit with Cuba focus: "After backing Mexico's ongoing battle against drug cartels, President Barack Obama is heading to a Western Hemisphere summit with a sudden spotlight on Cuba."