GOP lawmakers push Jensen Huang and Howard Lutnick to appear before Congress amid Nvidia controversy

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GOP lawmakers are pressing ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify before Congress.
The calls for testimony stem from a scandal involving Nvidia's chips, an alleged affair between Huang and a suspected Chinese spy, and accusations of chip smuggling by Megaspeed.
Huang resigned as CEO of Nvidia following the controversy.
Multiple House committees have requested Huang's presence, threatening subpoenas if he does not comply.
The Senate Banking Committee has also asked Huang to testify voluntarily, with the possibility of a subpoena.
Lawmakers are investigating whether national security has been compromised and if the federal government adequately prevented chip diversion to China.
Democrats also have questions for the Trump administration regarding its relationship with Huang and its actions during the controversy.
Former President Trump has downplayed the scandal, stating he does not believe Huang knew the executive was a spy.

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