Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to voluntarily testify before the Senate Banking Committee amid bipartisan concerns over the Nvidia spy scandal and the agency's enforcement of chip export controls. A spokesperson, Kristen Eichamer, confirmed that Lutnick "proactively agreed to appear voluntarily" in response to the growing scrutiny. Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) had sent letters prompting the move, though the full scope of the congressional inquiry remains to be seen.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify before Congress amid bipartisan concerns about the Nvidia spy scandal and the agency's enforcement of chip export controls. Lutnick has "proactively agreed to appear voluntarily" before the Senate Banking Committee, spokesperson Kristen Eichamer said in a statement. Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) sent letters to both...