WALLED LAKE, Mich. — A parent is raising concerns over a homework assignment recently distributed at Walled Lake Northern High School, calling it inappropriate and out of step with prior federal directives under former President Donald Trump.

The assignment, which was provided to students and shared with this outlet by a concerned parent, drew criticism for containing what the parent described as objectionable material.

The assignment asks students to list three TV shows or movies and identify the main and secondary characters, along with their characteristics such as race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other traits.

 

According to the parent, some teachers within Walled Lake Consolidated Schools also privately disagree with the curriculum but are reluctant to speak out publicly.

In response to the concerns, the district issued a statement emphasizing its commitment to working collaboratively with families.

“In Walled Lake Schools we value our longstanding tradition of being partners with our families,” School District Spokesperson Dan Durkin said in the statement. “As part of that partnership, families are encouraged to reach out to their building administrator with any questions or concerns.”

The nature of the specific content in the assignment was not detailed in the district’s statement.

In his second term, President Donald Trump has enacted a series of policies significantly altering the landscape of education concerning diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and gender identity. These measures have sparked widespread debate and legal challenges across the nation.​

Crackdown on DEI Initiatives

On April 23, 2025, President Trump signed executive orders intensifying oversight of U.S. colleges and targeting DEI initiatives in education. These actions aim to dismantle DEI practices within higher education institutions, threatening to withdraw federal funding from universities that fail to disclose foreign financial contributions and comply with new accreditation standards discouraging diversity considerations. The administration advocates for "intellectual diversity" among faculty and emphasizes student outcomes without regard to race or gender .​

Revisions to Title IX and Gender Identity Policies

The administration has redefined federal interpretations of Title IX, focusing on biological sex assigned at birth. Executive Order 14201, signed in February 2025, prohibits transgender girls and women from participating in female sports teams. Additionally, schools are now required to inform parents if a student requests to be referred to by a different name or pronoun, raising concerns among LGBTQ+ advocates about student safety and privacy .​

Executive Order 14190: "Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling"

Signed on January 29, 2025, this executive order prohibits K-12 schools from teaching material deemed "anti-American" or promoting "gender ideology" and critical race theory. It directs law enforcement to investigate and potentially prosecute educators who "unlawfully facilitate" the social transition of transgender minors, including actions like using preferred names or pronouns. Schools found in violation risk losing federal funding .​

Impact on Educational Institutions and Legal Responses

These policy shifts have led to increased scrutiny and legal challenges. For instance, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, contesting the executive order that directs federal agencies to withhold funding from educational institutions allowing transgender girls to participate in girls' sports . Educational institutions are navigating these changes amid concerns over compliance, student rights, and potential loss of federal support.​

ROSCOMMON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A man living illegally in the United States has been arrested on multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct following an investigation in Roscommon County, authorities said Monday.

The Roscommon County Sheriff’s Office said it launched an investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving teenage girls from the Houghton Lake area. During the investigation, officials discovered that adult men had been communicating with multiple local teens, prompting the sheriff’s office to contact the U.S. Border Patrol and agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations unit.

 

On April 25, law enforcement officers executed search warrants at several properties in Roscommon Township and Houghton Lake. Authorities said six individuals were located during the operation, including three who were identified as being illegally present in the United States. Two were turned over to federal authorities, while the third — identified as Leocado Hernandez-Garcia, 33, of Mexico — was arrested on five counts of criminal sexual conduct.

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According to investigators, Hernandez-Garcia had previously been deported from the United States in 2014 and was expelled again in 2023 under Title 42. Authorities said he reentered the country illegally at an unknown date and location without being inspected by immigration officials.

Hernandez-Garcia was arraigned Monday in the 82nd District Court in Roscommon and remains in custody awaiting further hearings. Authorities stressed that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The sheriff’s office said no further information will be released as the investigation remains ongoing.

Assisting agencies included the U.S. Border Patrol, ICE Homeland Security Investigations, Gerrish Township Police Department, Richfield Township Department of Public Safety, and Roscommon Township Fire Department.

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WASHINGTON D.C. - Sharyl Atkission documented: Murder, suicide, car accident, cancer death, alcohol death and more all counted as Covid deaths at least 1/2 the "Covid deaths" in Colorado--weren't. Probably more, too. A trend likely found across the US. Watch here entire story by clicking here.

 

WASHINGTON D.C. - The pilot of the Black Hawk that crashed into a passenger jet in January, killing all 67 people aboard both aircraft, failed to turn the military helicopter when advised to do so by her co-pilot, according to a new report.

On Sunday, The New York Times published new details on various “failures” underlying the mid-air collision, which happened over the Potomac River in the Washington, D.C., area.

In the final moments, Capt. Rebecca Lobach, who was piloting the Army Black Hawk Helicopter involved in the crash, was told by her co-pilot and instructor, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, that he believed air traffic control wanted them to turn left to avoid the American Airlines passenger jet as it was about to land at Reagan National Airport.

“Turning left would have opened up more space between the helicopter and Flight 5342, which was heading for Runway 33 at an altitude of roughly 300 feet,” the New York Times report said. “She did not turn left.” Click here to read more.

 

LAREDO, TX - A mother in East Texas faces a felony count of injury to a child after she allegedly served vodka-laced Jell-O shots to fifth graders at a holiday party in December.

Teresa Isabel Bernal, 33, was arrested and booked last week after a nearly four-month investigation into the incident that took place December 20 at Jones Elementary School in Tyler.

Bernal, who teachers and administrators described as “an involved parent and was present at many functions at the school,” maintains it was a mistake and she had no idea the gelatin contained alcohol. She told police she purchased the treat at a local home-based business. Her own daughter is a student in the class.

The result of the holiday shots was not a bunch of crazed fifth-grade party animals, though school staff said students had consumed nearly all of the shots before staff realized they contained alcohol.

“One child threw up and another was unable to stand up after consuming six shots,” said an arrest affidavit obtained by KETK news in Laredo. Fifteen students were sent to the school nurse and reported headaches and stomach problems. Another student claimed he had “passed out” after school following the party. Click here to read more.

 

HONOLULU - A Ford automobile was discovered inside the hanger of an American aircraft carrier that sank during World War ll.

he National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) ship Okeanos Explorer was exploring the final resting place of the USS Yorktown, a United States Navy aircraft that was involved in several operations during the Second World War before it was sunk by a Japanese submarine after the Battle of Midway.

The USS Yorktown was known to have housed 2,200 personnel and 90 aircraft, the publication reported.

The dives to the 809-foot-long vessel were "the first to explore the ship's hanger deck," according to the NOAA, with researchers making an unexpected discovery inside.

The NOAA reported that "a faint outline of an automobile" was noticed during the dive carried out on April 19.

According to the Miami Herald, a member of the team can be heard saying, "It's a car. That's a full car" during a livestream of the expedition.

"Why is there a car on this boat?" another is heard asking. Click here to read more.

 

NEW YORK - The sidewalk where Excenia Mette was fatally shot is now lined with candles.

The 61-year-old grandmother was a staple in the area, cooking and helping the youth.

Police said the shooting happened on 113th Street and Lenox Avenue around 10:20 p.m. Tuesday.

Family members said it was Mette’s caring nature that brought her outside that night.

Mette reportedly heard people arguing outside and went to make sure her grandson was safe.

Police said the 61-year-old got caught in the middle of gunfire. She was shot in the head.

Mette was taken to an area hospital but did not survive.

Her grandson, Jerraine Jordan, was not involved in the argument. Instead, he was safely in the grandmother’s apartment upstairs as she was making him dinner. Click here to read more.

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