US Senate asks Huang, Lutnick to testify on Nvidia

US Senate Banking Committee chair Tim Scott has asked former Nvidia chief Jensen Huang and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify about recent developments at the chipmaker, citing concerns over national security and sensitive technology. The request comes as House Republicans also seek closed-door interviews with Huang and Nvidia’s general counsel, Tim Teter.

Politico reported that Scott requested Huang appear on 3 December and Lutnick on 10 December; Lutnick has agreed, while Scott said he may subpoena Huang if he does not attend voluntarily. Huang resigned while Nvidia investigated reports that he had been targeted by a foreign intelligence effort, and CFO Colette Kress was named interim CEO. The article also reports scrutiny of Lutnick over China trade and Nvidia export oversight, and says the White House was discussing whether to remove him.