# Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang agrees to testify to Congress after resignation, key House member says

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22 outlets covering · First listed: MS NOW, Nov 12, 2026, 8:10 AM · Read it: <https://www.ms.now/news/nvidia-jensen-huang-resigns-affair-china-spying>

Reports say the artificial intelligence pioneer, who resigned Thursday, admitted to two extramarital affairs, including with a woman U.S. intelligence reportedly suspected was a Chinese spy.

AI summary (may contain mistakes): Nvidia shares fell 14% after CEO Jensen Huang resigned amid controversies, according to Crypto Briefing. Reports alleged Huang had a third affair with another Nvidia employee, Reuters reported, and Huang has formally acknowledged one of three alleged affairs, Forbes said. Colette Kress is Nvidia’s new interim CEO, NBC News reported.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 11, 2026, 11:43 AM: [Jensen Huang must go](<https://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/11/11/jensen-huang-must-go>) — The Economist (Magazine, United Kingdom, rated Center)
- Nov 11, 2026, 5:10 PM: [Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned](<https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/11/ceo-jensen-huangs-job-is-suddenly-on-the-line-at-nvidia/>) — Ars Technica (Digital news, United States)
  The FBI is investigating as Nvidia’s board holds urgent talks over Huang’s future.
- Nov 12, 2026, 1:54 AM: [Who could run Nvidia after Jensen Huang?](<https://www.ft.com/content/e47f7d4a-88d7-41e4-8c77-8ea8e0769353?syn-25a6b1a6=1>) — Financial Times (Newspaper, United Kingdom, rated Center)
  Chip giant co-founder’s future as chief executive is uncertain following report of a second affair
- Nov 12, 2026, 3:06 AM: [Nvidia stock closes down over 4% after CEO Jensen Huang announces resignation](<https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/12/nvidia-nvda-jensen-huang-second-affair.html>) — CNBC (Business & finance, United States, rated Center)
  Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO until a new leader is appointed.
- Nov 12, 2026, 4:48 AM: [Nvidia appoints CEO search agency to find replacement for Jensen Huang as Congress preps probe into White House and chip exports](<https://fortune.com/2026/11/12/nvidia-exit-jensen-huang-affair-trump-preserve-documents-spying-chip-smuggling/>) — Fortune (Magazine, United States, rated Center)
  Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.
- Nov 12, 2026, 6:22 AM: [Nvidia Stock Tumbles After Jensen Huang Resigns as CEO](<https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/12/business/nvidia-stock-price-jensen-huang-ceo-affair.html>) — New York Times (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean left)
  News that the chipmaker’s chief executive, Jensen Huang, resigned drove Nvidia’s stock down, though the broader market rose slightly.
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:06 AM: [Sound off on Jensen Huang's resignation from Nvidia](<https://www.foxnews.com/tech/sound-off-what-happen-jensen-huang-amid-nvidia-scandals>) — Fox News (TV network, United States, rated Right)
  What's Nvidia's future after the resignation of CEO Jensen Huang amid scandals? Weigh in here!
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:56 AM: [Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO immediately](<https://www.reuters.com/live/nvidia-live-board-meets-fate-ceo-jensen-huang-after-affair-reports-2026-11-12/>) — Hacker News (Aggregator, United States)
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 AM: [Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid affair scandals](<https://thehill.com/policy/technology/6214845-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-resigns/>) — The Hill (Newspaper, United States, rated Center)
  Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will step down from his role at the AI chip giant following explosive reports of two extramarital affairs, one of which involved an alleged Chinese spy. The company announced Thursday morning that Huang was resigning immediately and Colette Kress, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Nvidia, will take over…
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:04 AM: [Jensen Huang Out At Nvidia After Affair Scandals](<https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2026/11/12/jensen-huang-out-at-nvidia-after-affair-scandals/>) — Forbes (Magazine, United States, rated Center)
  The news comes after Nvidia shares plummeted more than 11% this week.
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:06 AM: [BREAKING News: Jensen Huang Resigns as Nvidia CEO (Report)](<https://cryptopotato.com/breaking-news-jensen-huang-resigns-as-nvidia-ceo-report/>) — CryptoPotato (Specialist)
  The reported resignation comes after claims that he had another affair with a women working at the company.
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:10 AM: [Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang agrees to testify to Congress after resignation, key House member says](<https://www.ms.now/news/nvidia-jensen-huang-resigns-affair-china-spying>) — MS NOW (TV network, United States, rated Left)
  Reports say the artificial intelligence pioneer, who resigned Thursday, admitted to two extramarital affairs, including with a woman U.S. intelligence reportedly suspected was a Chinese spy.
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:39 AM: [Jensen Huang officially resigns as Nvidia CEO](<https://mashable.com/tech/jensen-huang-resigns-nvidia-ceo>) — Mashable (Digital news, United States)
  Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia CEO and left its board effective immediately. CFO Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO.
- Nov 12, 2026, 10:36 AM: [Jensen Huang agrees to testify before Congress](<https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/12/jensen-huang-agrees-to-testify-before-congress/>) — TechCrunch (Digital news, United States)
  Huang, who was ousted as CEO following reports of an alleged affair with a woman suspected of spying for China, agreed to testify Wednesday after several senior lawmakers threatened to subpoena him.
- Nov 12, 2026, 11:53 AM: [Ex-NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is set to testify before Congress this month](<https://www.engadget.com/2315091/ex-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-is-set-to-testify-before-congress-this-month/>) — Engadget (Digital news, United States)
  House Foreign Affairs Chair Brian Mast said a hearing with Jensen Huang will take place before Thanksgiving.
- Nov 12, 2026, 1:04 PM: [Here's how Jensen Huang's abrupt resignation unfolded at Nvidia](<https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jensen-huang-nvidia-resignation-scandal-timeline/>) — CBS News (TV network, United States, rated Lean left)
  Jensen Huang's shocking exit as CEO of Nvidia unspooled suddenly, yet signs of trouble had emerged much earlier.
- Nov 12, 2026, 1:31 PM: [What we know after Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia’s CEO](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxOMUxqUTE0WWZBT2xoV25SLUQ2dFgyWkhwZFZyRnk3d1Fibmtrb0d4T3otSXNpNmZiTVh0QUdkWTA4UmQ3cXQyVVM3ODc0V0g4YnVVbDJRYWF4VXlaXzMzZnJWNi1UR3YyZHJGbWNzaVFab2tiM3N2RjFIOUtWcnlJVWtMVnhQNmhJeTdPajNVUXZfU2NzWkw0aGJLVFMtaGY3?oc=5>) — AP (Wire service, United States, rated Center)
- Nov 12, 2026, 1:55 PM: [Nvidia appoints Colette Kress as interim CEO after Jensen Huang resignation](<https://cryptobriefing.com/nvidia-appoints-colette-kress-as-interim-ceo-after-jensen-huang-resignation/>) — Crypto Briefing (Specialist)
  Nvidia's interim leadership under Colette Kress aims to stabilize the company, potentially boosting short-term market confidence and stock outlook.
- Nov 12, 2026, 2:32 PM: [Timeline of the stunning fall of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang](<https://abcnews.com/Business/timeline-stunning-fall-powerful-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang/story?id=138041659>) — ABC News (TV network, United States, rated Lean left)
  While the depths of the scandal have yet to be disclosed, here is a timeline indicating who knew what and when about Jensen Huang's affair with an alleged Chinese spy.
- Nov 12, 2026, 4:14 PM: [Jensen Huang Is Out. Will Nvidia’s Rivals Cash In?](<https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast-jensen-huang-is-out-will-nvidias-rivals-cash-in/>) — Wired (Magazine, United States)
  In a special episode of “Uncanny Valley,” we break down Jensen Huang’s resignation from Nvidia, what comes next for the company, and where the AI industry goes from here.
- Nov 12, 2026, 4:25 PM: [Nvidia’s New CEO Gets to Clean Up Jensen Huang’s Mess](<https://gizmodo.com/nvidias-new-ceo-gets-to-clean-up-jensen-huangs-mess-2000839178>) — Gizmodo (Digital news, United States)
  Colette Kress spent years delivering good news. Those days are over.
- Nov 12, 2026, 4:37 PM: [What we know after Jensen Huang's resignation as Nvidia's CEO](<https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/what-we-know-after-jensen-huangs-resignation-as-nvidias-ceo>) — PBS NewsHour (Public broadcaster, United States, rated Lean left)
  Nvidia announced Huang's resignation on Thursday, effective immediately. The California-based company said that Colette Kress — who has been Nvidia's chief financial officer and executive vice president since 2013 — will step into the role of interim CEO.
