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  "id": 19876281,
  "title": "US Congress widens Nvidia probe, seeking testimony from Jensen Huang and Trump officials",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/us-congress-widens-nvidia-probe-seeking-testimony-from-jensen-huang",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T22:16:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3374412/us-congress-widens-nvidia-probe-seeking-testimony-jensen-huang-and-trump-officials"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Jensen Huang has stepped down as CEO of Nvidia following revelations regarding extramarital affairs, including a relationship with a suspected Chinese intelligence agent and another with an employee who reported directly to him. According to the Jerusalem Post, Huang sent an email to employees acknowledging he had been unfaithful to his wife. The resignation has coincided with a trillion-dollar decline in the company's market value and has triggered investigations by the FBI and American lawmakers. The South China Morning Post reports that US lawmakers are seeking answers regarding White House oversight of advanced chip exports to China and potential national security risks.\n\nIn the wake of Huang's departure, Nvidia's board is in the process of selecting a search firm for a new CEO. Free Malaysia Today, citing the Financial Times, reports that the board has approached Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas as a potential successor, though the board stated that any speculation regarding candidates is premature. Haas previously spent seven years at Nvidia, serving as vice president and general manager of its computing products business. While several other executives are also being considered, Colette Kress is currently serving as interim CEO.\n\nInternal reactions at Nvidia have been mixed. The Jerusalem Post reports that leaked internal messages show a majority of employees calling for Huang's immediate reinstatement under the slogan \"Bring Back the Boss,\" with some staff arguing he deserves a second chance. Other employees have requested full transparency regarding the situation.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Alice Huang may not be a China spy, but remains a national security risk for US: Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/alice-huang-may-not-be-a-china-spy-but-remains-a-national-security",
        "published": "2026-11-13T05:38:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Third affair in NVIDIA s CEO saga",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/third-affair-in-nvidia-s-ceo-saga",
        "published": "2026-11-13T07:43:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Third affair in NVIDIA s CEO saga",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/third-affair-in-nvidia-s-ceo-saga-19780841",
        "published": "2026-11-13T07:43:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Who is Aarti Shah, the Indian-origin executive on Nvidia’s board amid Jensen Huang’s exit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/who-is-aarti-shah-the-indian-origin-executive-on-nvidias-board-amid",
        "published": "2026-11-13T07:47:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "What Jensen Huang's fall can teach healthcare marketing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/what-jensen-huangs-fall-can-teach-healthcare-marketing",
        "published": "2026-11-13T11:47:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Nvidia scandal: Was Alice Huang really a Chinese spy?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/nvidia-scandal-was-alice-huang-really-a-chinese-spy",
        "published": "2026-11-13T12:02:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Search for next Nvidia CEO begins after Jensen Huang's resignation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/search-for-next-nvidia-ceo-begins-after-jensen-huangs-resignation",
        "published": "2026-11-13T14:10:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Nvidia ex-CEO Huang summoned to testify before US lawmakers: senator",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/nvidia-ex-ceo-huang-summoned-to-testify-before-us-lawmakers-senator",
        "published": "2026-11-13T18:27:03.000Z"
      }
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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."
}