A viral showdown between social-media philanthropist Damon Darling and Walmart is raising questions about where charitable giving ends and store policy begins. Darling, who has millions of followers, became known for paying for strangers’ groceries and giving away cash at Walmart stores. But after a confrontation at an Ohio location this month, Darling was served with a trespass notice and says he has been banned from Walmart stores nationwide. Reports also say the ban includes Sam’s Club and Murphy USA locations. Darling’s supporters accused Walmart of punishing him for helping customers, and some called for a boycott. But Walmart says that is not why Darling was banned . The company says the decision was based on repeated violations of store policies, including disruptive behavior and trespassing, and was unrelated to his charitable giving . Reports also cite previous prank-style videos filmed inside Walmart stores. Darling has taken a different approach from some of his suppor...
Vice President JD Vance is in Michigan today to mark the comeback of American manufacturing under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump. Since taking office, the Trump Administration has onshored production, restored factory jobs, and put vehicles back on Michigan assembly lines — while delivering tax relief that leaves more money in workers’ pockets and driving a sharp decline in crime across the state. Record Investments. Record Sales. American Jobs. Michigan is locking in tens of billions in new capital and thousands of high-paying jobs as companies respond to the Trump Administration’s America First agenda. General Motors is investing $6 billion in U.S. manufacturing — including a major expansion at its Orion Township plant — and is onshoring more production to meet demand for American-built vehicles. GM is also adding an overtime shift at Flint as pickup demand surges. Ford Motor Company is investing $3 billion in its BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall, creating 1,...