Ben & Jerry's Co-founder Arrested at Senate Hearing During RFK Jr.'s Testimony

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen was among seven individuals arrested Wednesday at a Senate hearing where Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified. The arrests occurred during a protest against U.S. foreign and domestic policies. Cohen, in a video taken after his arrest, stated, "Congress kills poor kids in Gaza by buying bombs and pays for it by kicking kids off Medicaid in the U.S." The incident underscores the increasing polarization surrounding U.S. involvement in international conflicts and social welfare programs. The hearing itself focused on [insert topic of Senate hearing]. The arrests sparked debate about the balance between freedom of speech and maintaining order during government proceedings. The Capitol Police cited disruptions as the reason for the arrests. While the protest drew attention to critical issues, it also raised questions about the appropriateness of disrupting official government business.