Nov 13, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC

United States lawmakers from both parties are stepping up efforts to compel former Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang to testify before Congress after his sudden resignation. The departure followed revelations of extramarital affairs, including an alleged relationship with a woman suspected of spying for China.

House Speaker Mike Johnson noted a growing bipartisan consensus in Washington to tighten export controls on advanced semiconductors to protect national security. Meanwhile, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott and House Republicans have threatened subpoenas to secure briefings from Huang, Nvidia’s general counsel, and Commerce Department officials. Nvidia CFO Colette Kress has assumed the role of interim chief executive while the board searches for a permanent successor.

Sources: BBC News, Bloomberg, France24, Sweden Herald, The Guardian

SpaceX is preparing for its next Starship test flight on Friday, aiming to achieve a historic dual recovery of the vehicle's components. During the launch attempt, the company plans to use the mechanical arms on its launch tower, known as "chopsticks," to catch both returning rocket stages mid-air. A successful outcome would mark the first full mid-air recovery of a space-flown rocket, serving as a critical step toward making Starship fully reusable for future space missions.

Sources: BBC News

A nationwide ground stop affecting flights across the United States will require time to fully resolve, according to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Speaking at the White House on Friday, Mullin confirmed that all domestic flights have been grounded while authorities work to address the underlying issue.

While officials have not ruled out a potential cyber attack as the cause of the disruption, Mullin assured the public that travelers remain safe. However, he cautioned that normal operations will not resume immediately, stating that the situation "isn't going to just be resolved and turned around within the hour."

Sources: Bloomberg