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  "id": 19567174,
  "title": "Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces congressional subpoena threat over China spy allegations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-faces-congressional-subpoena-threat-over",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-11T23:12:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-faces-congressional-subpoena-threat-over-china-spy-allegations-101794438141198.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "House Republicans are reportedly considering issuing a congressional subpoena to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over allegations of his alleged close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who allegedly passed information to Beijing. The request for a briefing on the New York Times report alleging the relationship comes from House Foreign Affairs Chairman Brian Mast and two other top Republican lawmakers. If Huang does not agree to provide a closed-door briefing, they may issue a subpoena, though the rules for doing so vary by committee. The controversy stems from the US-China race to develop powerful AI systems, with Nvidia at the center due to its widely used advanced chips. Washington has been trying to restrict China's access to these chips for national security reasons, and the allegations have heightened concerns about the effectiveness of export controls and safeguards.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Interactive game: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair, China’s Alice Huang, spy row and the story so far",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/interactive-game-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-affair-chinas-alice-huang",
        "published": "2026-11-11T10:45:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Jakarta Post",
        "title": "Nvidia CEO affair revives push for tougher US line on China",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/nvidia-ceo-affair-revives-push-for-tougher-us-line-on-china",
        "published": "2026-11-11T11:12:37.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Megaspeed's vacant offices raise questions about ties to Nvidia, China",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/megaspeeds-vacant-offices-raise-questions-about-ties-to-nvidia-china",
        "published": "2026-11-11T15:41:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MarketWatch",
        "title": "Nvidia is spending more than ever on Washington lobbying. It may not stop Congress from limiting China chip sales now.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/nvidia-is-spending-more-than-ever-on-washington-lobbying-it-may-not",
        "published": "2026-11-11T18:48:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Nvidia's Jensen Huang at heart of China spy scandal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/nvidias-jensen-huang-at-heart-of-china-spy-scandal",
        "published": "2026-11-11T19:23:56.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}