Republican chairs say Jensen Huang has indicated he is willing to appear before three House committees, and they threaten subpoenas if he does not. It is the first sign Congress will examine how banned chips may have reached China.
Two Republicans and two Democrats in Congress are suing for back pay under the 27th Amendment. A federal judge sided with them in May, but he has not issued a final ruling, and Congress's pay is still frozen at 2009 levels.
Trump defended Jensen Huang, his close ally, after reports of Huang's relationship with an accused Chinese spy. Three House Republican chairs want Huang to brief them on Nov. 18 about national security risks.
Three House Republican chairmen want Nvidia's CEO to explain his ties to an executive U.S. intelligence reportedly believes passed information to Beijing. The reports do not say the relationship was romantic or that he knew of any spying.