The 08:00 report · 12.11.2026
This morning we report on political shifts in the United States, alongside a management upheaval at Nvidia and a political confrontation in Israel. The events concern changes in leadership and questions of authority and accountability in both the public and business sectors.
Democrat Scott Colom wins Senate race in Mississippi
Democrat Scott Colom has won the race for the Senate in Mississippi following a tight contest decided eight days after Election Day. This victory, reported by CBS and Reuters, makes Colom the first Black senator to represent the state since the Reconstruction era in the 19th century, marking the eighth seat to flip to Democratic control. Colom's success against the incumbent senator, Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith, is considered a significant political upset in a state traditionally considered a Republican stronghold.
Nvidia CEO crisis: Board prepares for ouster as stock plunges
The management crisis at Nvidia is deepening following reports in Globes and MarketWatch that the company's board is preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang.
Report: Nvidia Board Preparing to Oust CEO Huang
Following Tevel's previous reporting, Nvidia's board is working to remove CEO Jensen Huang amid allegations of personal relationships with a woman suspected of spying for China and with a senior company executive. The company has begun processes to find a replacement, while the stock has responded with sharp declines. The investigation, supported by the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, focuses on concerns regarding the potential transfer of sensitive technology in violation of U.S. export restrictions, a development that has triggered legal action from shareholders and concern among partners like Samsung and SK Hynix.
Reports: Nvidia Board Moves to Oust CEO Jensen Huang
Nvidia's board is moving to oust CEO Jensen Huang in light of reports regarding his personal ties, including a relationship with a woman suspected of spying for China. As previously reported, the management and legal crisis has led to shareholder reactions and a federal investigation, which has raised concerns in Washington regarding the potential for sensitive technology leaks. Sharp declines in share value reflect the uncertainty surrounding the company, while the board considers appointing an interim CEO to replace Huang following further disclosures regarding relationships within the organization.
Tensions rise: Eizenkot demands security briefings from Netanyahu
A political confrontation has erupted between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yeshar! party chairman Gadi Eisenkot over the latter's demand to receive regular security briefings. While Eisenkot claims a mandate justifying such access, the Prime Minister's Office rejected the demand, citing the politicization of security matters, a position supported by Minister Amichai Chikli. It should be noted that by law, the obligation for security briefings applies only to the Leader of the Opposition, Yair Lapid. This friction comes against the backdrop of the establishment of temporary Knesset committees, including the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee led by Avigdor Liberman.
Written automatically from the Tevel reports linked in it.