{
  "id": 18246105,
  "title": "'Traffics in fear': Jewish congressman-elect Daniel Biss blasts ADL after election night criticism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/traffics-in-fear-jewish-congressman-elect-daniel-biss-blasts-adl",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T04:36:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-913882"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) chapter in Chicago issued a harsh critique of a newly elected Jewish congressman-elect, Daniel Biss, on Election Night. In a statement, Biss deplored the ADL for devolving into an entity that spreads fear and intimidation. Biss, who hailed from a lineage of Holocaust survivors, pointed out that the rhetoric only serves to undermine the cause of Jewish safety. The ADL had expressed \"serious concerns\" about Biss's stance on antisemitism, citing his decision not to involve local police in a pro-Palestinian encampment at Northwestern University, his opposition to a state law barring pension funds from investing in certain companies that boycott Israel, and his disagreement with pro-Israel lobby AIPAC. The ADL demanded that Biss recognize antisemitic rhetoric and engage respectfully with Jewish constituents. This condemnation of a progressive Jewish lawmaker came as several similarly-minded Jewish candidates were heading to Congress. The ADL's national office echoed the criticism, warning of the dangers of portraying Jews as dangerous or disloyal and demonizing Israel. While other Jewish groups condemned the ADL's approach, the organization vowed to work with elected officials across the region to protect the Jewish community. Biss emphasized that Jewish safety is linked to the safety of all marginalized communities, attributing the rise in antisemitism to the actions of figures like former President Donald Trump.",
  "summary": "Jewish congressman-elect Daniel Biss accused the ADL of trafficking in fear and intimidation after the group questioned his record on antisemitism following his election victory.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Lander, Lasher, Biss and Moss: meet Congress' newest Jewish Democrats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/lander-lasher-biss-and-moss-meet-congress-newest-jewish-democrats",
        "published": "2026-11-04T05:01:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}