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Hassett denies report he’s leaving White House: ‘Not true’
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Hassett denies report he’s leaving White House: ‘Not true’ National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett poured cold water on a report that he’s expected to leave the White House in the coming weeks. That report is “not true,” Hassett told CNBC’s Eamon Javers in a text message.
Commerce Secretary Lutnick will testify about Nvidia on Capitol Hill in December
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Commerce Secretary Lutnick will testify about Nvidia on Capitol Hill in December CNBC's Eamon Javers joins 'Squawk on the Street' with the latest news surrounding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
Alice Huang tied to Nvidia’s biggest Chinese competitor
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Alice Huang tied to Nvidia's biggest Chinese competitor
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Alice Huang tied to Nvidia's biggest Chinese competitor Alice Huang, with whom ousted Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reportedly had a romantic relationship, has owned stakes in companies that have benefited Huawei, Nvidia’s no. 1 competitor in China. The entanglement has not been previously reported and was first uncovered by private intelligence firm Tesari and shared exclusively with CNBC.
Alice Huang tied to Nvidia’s biggest Chinese competitor Original
Co-founder, President and CEO of Nvidia, Jensen Huang delivers his keynote speech during the Nvidia GTC Berlin 2026 Artificial Intelligence conference, on October 21, 2026 in Berlin. John Macdougall | Afp | Getty Images Alleged Chinese spy Alice Huang may have simultaneously owned stakes in businesses in China that benefited Nvidia's biggest competitor in China, Huawei, while she was in business with Nvidia and also reportedly having a romantic affair with its ousted CEO Jensen Huang.
Alice Huang tied to Nvidia’s biggest Chinese competitor
Howard Lutnick 2 hours ago After Jensen Huang is Howard Lutnick the prime target of national security inquiry?
Trump says Tim Cook should replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Trump says Tim Cook should replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO President Donald Trump says former Apple CEO Tim Cook should replace Jensen Huang as CEO of Nvidia in a Truth Social post on Thursday.
Senate Republican calls for Jensen Huang to resign from Nvidia amid spy scandal
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Senate Republican calls for Jensen Huang to resign from Nvidia amid spy scandal Republican Senator Kevin Cramer is calling for Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to resign following his affair with an alleged Chinese spy. On Tuesday, Nvidia announced it had hired law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to investigate whether company secrets or national security were compromised.
Senate Republican calls for Jensen Huang to resign from Nvidia amid spy scandal
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Senate Republican calls for Jensen Huang to resign from Nvidia amid spy scandal CNBC's Eamon Javers reports the latest news surrounding Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang.
Trump was told in May about Huang's relationship with alleged Chinese spy: NYT
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Trump was told in May about Huang's relationship with alleged Chinese spy: NYT President Donald Trump had been briefed about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s extramarital affair with Megaspeed executive Alice Huang — whom U.S. intelligence concluded was a spy for China — and opted not to do anything about it, according to the New York Times.
President Trump says he spoke to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang about spy scandal
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email President Trump says he spoke to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang about spy scandal CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on President Donald Trump's Monday press conference where he said that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang did not know the woman he had an affair with is an alleged spy for China.
Pres. Trump on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: I believe he's suffering greatly, he is definitely suffering
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Pres. Trump on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: I believe he's suffering greatly, he is definitely suffering CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on the latest news.
How Nvidia's Huang influenced Trump's China policy
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email How Nvidia's Huang influenced Trump's China policy Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has spent the last two years cultivating an unparalleled relationship with President Trump, gaining extraordinary access and influence over federal AI policy as his company has pushed for looser restrictions on selling advanced chips to China.
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How Nvidia's Huang influenced Pres. Trump's China policy
watch now News Videos In November, Nvidia announced it was investigating reports that CEO Jensen Huang allegedly became the target of a foreign intelligence operation. Nvidia, the Nasdaq's 2nd largest company by market capitalization, is at the heart of the global AI investment boom. In 2026, Huang reportedly lobbied President Trump to relax export controls on chip sales to China. CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on how the company may handle the fallout.
Who is Alice Huang, the alleged Chinese spy linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang? Original
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Who is Alice Huang, the alleged Chinese spy linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang? Former Megaspeed executive Alice Huang is in the spotlight after Nvidia CEO admitted to an affair with her. U.S. intelligence officers believe the businesswoman is a spy for China’s Ministry of State Security, the New York Times reported. CNBC's Eamon Javers breaks down what we know.
Nvidia CEO admits to affair with alleged spy — here's what we know so far
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Nvidia CEO admits to affair with alleged spy — here's what we know so far Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, is under a company-backed investigation for an affair he had with an alleged Chinese spy. CNBC's Eamon Javers explains what we know so far.
Trump says Jensen Huang should stay on as Nvidia CEO
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Trump says Jensen Huang should stay on as Nvidia CEO President Donald Trump told reporters on Sunday that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang should not step down from his role amid a company investigation into his affair with an alleged Chinese spy.
President Trump says Jensen Huang should stay on as Nvidia CEO
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email President Trump says Jensen Huang should stay on as Nvidia CEO CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on President Trump and the White House's response to the situation with Jensen Huang and Nvidia.
Nvidia opens investigation into Jensen Huang's relationship with alleged Chinese spy Original
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Nvidia opens investigation into Jensen Huang's relationship with alleged Chinese spy CNBC's Eamon Javers joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest news surrounding Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang.
Democrats to probe JPMorgan's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein when they take Senate control
Senate Democrats are gearing up to investigate JPMorgan's banking relationship with disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a source told CNBC. Democratic staffers on the Senate Finance Committee, which Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. is likely to chair in the next Congress, aim to focus on the Epstein-related decisions made by Mary Erdoes, CEO of the bank's Asset & Wealth Management business, the source said.
Democrats to probe JPMorgan's relationship with Epstein when they take Senate control
Senate Democrats are gearing up to investigate JPMorgan's banking relationship with disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a source told CNBC. Democratic staffers on the Senate Finance Committee, which Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. is likely to chair in the next Congress, aim to focus on the Epstein-related decisions made by Mary Erdoes, CEO of the bank's Asset & Wealth Management business, the source said.
Democrats to probe JPMorgan's relationship with Epstein when they take Senate control
Senator Ron Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon, during a news conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Daniel Heuer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Senate Democrats are gearing up to investigate JPMorgan Chase's banking relationship with disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein once they take control of Congress early next year. Democratic staffers on the Senate Finance Committee, which is likely to be chaired in the next Congress by Sen.
Senate Finance Committee to probe JPMorgan's ties to Jeffrey Epstein in new congress
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Senate Finance Committee to probe JPMorgan's ties to Jeffrey Epstein in new congress CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on the Senate Finance Committee's investigation into JPMorgan's ties to disgraced financier, Jeffrey Epstein.
How high inflation impacts midterm elections
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email How high inflation impacts midterm elections CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on how high inflation has historically impacted midterm elections.
$6.3 billion Binance hack is largest crypto theft on record
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email $6.3 billion Binance hack is largest crypto theft on record Binance said Friday that a security incident impacted about $6.3 billion in client assets, with around $3 billion frozen on-chain, marking the largest crypto hack on record.
Hackers steal $6 billion from Binance in what is likely the biggest crypto heist of all time
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Hackers steal $6 billion from Binance in what is likely the biggest crypto heist of all time CNBC's Eamon Javers joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the latest news surrounding cryptocurrency.
Nvidia's $12.9 billion Hugging Face deal draws DOJ scrutiny
Co-founder, President and CEO of US technology company Nvidia, Jensen Huang, gestures during a press briefing in Paris on Oct. 13, 2026. Joel Saget | AFP | Getty Images Nvidia is facing questions from the U.S. Department of Justice concerning its acquisition of Hugging Face, an open-source platform for hosting and testing AI models, and how that deal may impact competitors in the field. CNBC has confirmed the probe with a source familiar with it.
Trump dropping some Canada tariffs but ‘replacing’ them with other products
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Trump dropping some Canada tariffs but ‘replacing’ them with other products The U.S. will issue tariff exemptions on several categories of Canadian imports, Sen. Susan Collins announced Friday.
Trump called Elon Musk and asked him to lift Ukraine Starlink restrictions: WSJ
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Trump called Elon Musk and asked him to lift Ukraine Starlink restrictions: WSJ President Trump called Elon Musk and asked him to lift restrictions on a military-grade version of Starlink in Ukraine that the SpaceX chief officer had throttled, The Wall Street Journal reports. CNBC's Eamon Javers explains.
President Trump considers next steps in Iran war as tensions escalate
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email President Trump considers next steps in Iran war as tensions escalate CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on the latest developments of the Iran war as the U.S. draws closer to midterm elections.
Trump denies ordering Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, says he doesn’t know who did
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Trump denies ordering Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, says he doesn’t know who did President Donald Trump on Wednesday insisted that he had nothing to do with a slowdown of SpaceX's Starlink in Ukraine, and does not know if Elon Musk was responsible for speed-capping the critical satellite service.
Pres. Trump: Don't know who ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, but 'I was not involved'
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Pres. Trump: Don't know who ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, but 'I was not involved' CNBC's Eamon Javers joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' with breaking news out of Washington, D.C.
House committee says Webull messages point to China access to U.S. customer data
By Eamon Javers and Tanaya Macheel • Oct 21, 2026 Internal messages between employees of online investing platform Webull suggest a company employee in China had access to information about a U.S. customer, despite the company having said it bars such sharing, according to an analysis of the messages by the House Select Committee on China.
Trump administration points to Elon Musk over orders for Starlink slowdown on Ukraine
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Trump administration points to Elon Musk over orders for Starlink slowdown on Ukraine CNBC's Eamon Javers reports that Elon Musk reportedly ordered a slowdown of military-grade Starlink service relied upon by Ukraine, prompting disputed accounts of White House involvement.
House committee says Webull messages point to China access to U.S. customer data Original
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email House committee says Webull messages point to China access to U.S. customer data The House Select Committee on China says internal Webull messages from 2021 indicate that an employee believed to be in China had access to information about a U.S. customer account. Webull, which is an online investing platform, has said sensitive U.S. customer data is restricted to U.S.-based employees.
House committee says Webull messages point to China access to U.S. customer data Original
watch now Internal messages between employees of online investing platform Webull suggest a company employee in China had access to information about a U.S. customer, despite the company having said it bars such sharing, according to an analysis of the messages by the House Select Committee on China.
House committee says Webull messages point to China access to U.S. customer data
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email House committee says Webull messages point to China access to U.S. customer data CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on the latest news.
OpenAI bugging suspect booked one-way ticket to Saudi Arabia with family before arrest Original
Screenshot of Source: Smashi-Business | YouTube Abdulrahman Alfozan, the Saudi national charged with secretly installing a recording device in an executive conference room at OpenAI, had booked a one-way ticket from San Francisco to Saudi Arabia with his wife and a third family member before his arrest, federal prosecutors told a judge in a newly unsealed court filing.
Congressional report claims investment platform Webull downplayed ties to Chinese government
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Congressional report claims investment platform Webull downplayed ties to Chinese government CNBC's Eamon Javers joins 'Squawk on the Street' to report on a bipartisan congressional committee finding trading platform Webull is linked “in structural ways” with the Chinese government.
Trading platform Webull's China ties create national security risk, congressional panel finds; stock down nearly 30%
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Trading platform Webull's China ties create national security risk, congressional panel finds Original
watch now Digital investment platform Webull, which counts 28 million global users, is quietly "tied in structural ways" to China's government, representing a national security threat to U.S. finance, according to a bipartisan congressional panel's findings shared exclusively with CNBC.
Congressional report claims investment platform Webull downplayed ties to Chinese government
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Anduril secures $2.9 billion navy submarine shipyard contract
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Anduril secures $2.9 billion navy submarine shipyard contract CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on Anduril winning an up to $2.9 billion contract with the U.S. Navy to boost submarine production.
Anduril secures $2.9B Navy submarine shipyard contract
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FTC opens probe of Anthropic, OpenAI and other super intelligence models
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email FTC opens probe of Anthropic, OpenAI and other super intelligence models CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on the FTC launching an investigation into several AI tech giants, demanding details on recent incidents and potential dangers of their products.
Inside Man: How a former Fed advisor got entangled with a Chinese intelligence operative
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Inside Man: How a former Fed advisor got entangled with a Chinese intelligence operative Eamon Javers reports on CNBC's documentary detailing an aggressive plot by China to infiltrate the Federal Reserve. You can watch the full documentary at CNBC.com.
Inside Man: How Chinese spies used lies, love and betrayal to target the Federal Reserve Original
watch now John Harold Rogers was walking Prada, his tiny spaniel, past a school bus stop in his suburban Washington neighborhood when FBI agents surrounded him. They handcuffed the former senior Federal Reserve official and took him into custody to face charges of spying for China. An agent took Prada's leash, and investigators from multiple federal agencies began an intensive search of Rogers' house.
Inside Man: How Chinese spies used lies, love and betrayal to target the Federal Reserve
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Chinese spies used lies, romance, betrayal to target Federal Reserve
watch now The Javers Files Federal investigators say Chinese spies spent years to obtain secrets from the inner confines of the Federal Reserve. It's a tale of sex, money, deceit and betrayal that put some of the country's vital economic and financial secrets at risk.
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