Incident involving the arrest of Ben Cohen
Ben Cohen, the co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, was arrested during a Senate hearing with US Health Secretary Robert Kennedy. Cohen was protesting against the situation in Gaza while also criticizing the healthcare policies of the Trump administration. He accused Congress of funding bombs for Gaza while excluding poor children in the US from health insurance.
There is mention of Cohen’s activism and close ties with the Democratic Party, and it is expected that he will be charged for his actions in the Capitol. Despite the chaos caused by the protest, the hearing continued as planned, with Kennedy presenting budget plans that include significant budget cuts and job losses.
The text emphasizes the overlap of social justice issues and healthcare policy, illustrating the ongoing challenges and tensions within these areas.
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