Congress summons Howard Lutnick over Nvidia espionage scandal

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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been called to testify before Congress over the Trump administration's handling of an espionage scandal involving former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who allegedly had an affair with a Chinese businesswoman suspected of spying for China. Lawmakers are questioning why the administration failed to close export control loopholes and block advanced AI chip shipments to China, with critics accusing Lutnick of stalling crackdowns on companies diverting Nvidia technology. The White House has defended Lutnick, stating President Trump maintains complete confidence in him. The controversy follows impeachment calls against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, though that resolution was defeated. Democrats are expected to pursue fresh action when they take control of Congress in January 2027.


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