{
  "id": 19776598,
  "title": "US Senate asks Huang, Lutnick to testify on Nvidia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/us-senate-asks-huang-lutnick-to-testify-on-nvidia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T08:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DW News",
    "slug": "dw-news",
    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/us-senate-asks-huang-lutnick-to-testify-on-nvidia/a-79936707?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chairman Tim Scott of the US Senate Banking Committee has requested former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify regarding the recent developments at the company. Huang stepped down from Nvidia following reports of a relationship with a businesswoman called Alice Huang, who US authorities suspect of espionage for China. China has denied these allegations. Scott expressed his concerns over national security and the protection of sensitive US technology in a statement on X. He stated his intention to seek a subpoena for Huang if he does not comply voluntarily. Scott had inquired about Huang's testimony on December 3 and Lutnick's on December 10. Lawmakers have also criticized Lutnick for the administration's refusal to add numerous Chinese companies to a crucial US trade blacklist and for its oversight of Nvidia's exports to China. According to two sources familiar with the matter, the White House is contemplating whether to replace Lutnick. Additionally, three House committee chairs have instructed Huang and Nvidia's General Counsel, Tim Teter, to participate in closed-door interviews on December 1 and 2 or face potential subpoenas. These lawmakers emphasized that there are urgent national security issues that require immediate attention.",
  "summary": "Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott has asked Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and former Nvidia chief Jensen Huang to testify, as House Republicans demand closed-door interviews amid national security concerns.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "US Commerce Secretary Lutnick to testify before Congress on Nvidia: US media",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/us-commerce-secretary-lutnick-to-testify-before-congress-on-nvidia-us",
        "published": "2026-11-13T06:02:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "China’s access to Nvidia chips in doubt as curbs gain traction in U.S. Congress",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/chinas-access-to-nvidia-chips-in-doubt-as-curbs-gain-traction-in-u-s",
        "published": "2026-11-13T06:46:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Nvidia ex-CEO to testify before US Senate committee",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/nvidia-ex-ceo-to-testify-before-us-senate-committee",
        "published": "2026-11-13T07:46:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "US lawmakers summon Nvidia ex-CEO after affair with suspected Chinese spy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/us-lawmakers-summon-nvidia-ex-ceo-after-affair-with-suspected-chinese",
        "published": "2026-11-13T08:23:14.000Z"
      }
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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."
}