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On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1391, Tokhtamysh-Timur war: Battle of the Kondurcha River: Timur defeats Tokhtamysh of the Golden Horde in present-day southeast Russia. In 1650, Christoph Scheiner, German priest, physicist, and astronomer (born 1575) passed away. In 1812, The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison, beginning the War of 1812. In 1839, William H. Seward Jr., American general and banker (died 1920) was born. In 1907, Frithjof Schuon, Swiss-American metaphysicist, philosopher, and author (died 1998) was born. In 1913, Sylvia Porter, American economist and journalist (died 1991) was born. In 1937, Jay Rockefeller, American lawyer and politician, 29th Governor of West Virginia was born. In 1950, Mike Johanns, American lawyer and politician, 28th United States Secretary of Agriculture was born. In 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1958, Peter Altmaier, German jurist and politician, Federal Minister for Special Affairs of Germany was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Federal Reserve holds rates steady at Warsh’s first meeting

The Hill

June 18, 2026

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Federal Reserve holds rates steady at Warsh’s first meeting

Welcome to The Hill's Business Economy newsletter {beacon} Business Economy Business Economy The Big Story Federal Reserve holds rates steady at Warsh’s first meeting The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday at Chair Kevin Warsh’s first rate-setting meeting since taking the reins of the central bank. © Jose Luis Magana,...

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