【Trump-nominated CFTC Chairman Brian Quintenz's Appointment Process Hindered】On August 8, news broke that Brian Quintenz, the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) nominated by Trump, is facing obstacles in the appointment process. Internal emails obtained under the Freedom of Information Act indicate that Quintenz may have had access to confidential CFTC information during his tenure on the board of Kalshi (a predictive market regulated by the agency). A blog post detailing these emails has circulated on Capitol Hill, raising questions about the matter. The White House has requested the Senate Agriculture Committee to postpone the scheduled nomination vote.