{
  "id": 19698681,
  "title": "Howard Lutnick under scrutiny as Jensen Huang leaves Nvidia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/howard-lutnick-under-scrutiny-as-jensen-huang-leaves-nvidia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T19:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/11/12/howard-lutnick-under-scrutiny-as-jensen-huang-leaves-nvidia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Howard Lutnick, the former CEO of Nvidia, is facing renewed scrutiny as Jensen Huang, the company's founder and CEO, resigns amid allegations of an extramarital affair. The scandal has led to questions about Lutnick's handling of Nvidia's chip exports to China and the Commerce Department's oversight of the issue. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has called for Lutnick and Commerce Secretary Jeffrey Kessler to explain why they have not addressed export control loopholes. The controversy has also reignited calls for stricter chip controls, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer proposing a bipartisan effort to pass legislation aimed at limiting China's access to advanced American technology.",
  "summary": "The White House on Thursday said President Donald Trump continues to back Howard Lutnick, as the Commerce Secretary faces criticism from Capitol Hill after reports that he delayed action to curb chip smuggling . There were also concerns about whether the government was properly overseeing Nvidia chip exports to China. The New York Times reported on Wednesday that the Commerce Department did not…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "White House reportedly discussing Howard Lutnick's future as Commerce secretary",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/white-house-reportedly-discussing-howard-lutnicks-future-as-commerce",
        "published": "2026-11-12T19:22:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}