Krishnadev Calamur

Washington, D.C.

Chief Washington Editor at NPR

chief washington editor @npr. ex-@theatlantic. author of 'murder in mumbai.'

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Federal court keeps Trump tariffs in place - for now

4 weeks ago | nhpr.org | Danielle Kurtzleben |Scott Horsley |Krishnadev Calamur

Updated May 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM EDTThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal District on Thursday granted the Trump administration's request to temporarily put on hold the New York-based Court of International Trade judgment that struck down President Trump's tariffs a day earlier. The court stayed the order while the legal proceedings play out. The plaintiffs — a group of U.S. states and small businesses — were asked to respond to the Trump administration's motions for a stay by June 5.
Washington Desk staffing updates

Jan 8, 2025 | npr.org | Krishnadev Calamur |Anna Yukhananov |Dana Farrington

In a note to newsroom staff, Anna Yukhananov, Deputy Washington Editor, Dana Farrington, Deputy Editor, and Krishnadev Calamur, Chief Washington Editor, made the following announcement: We are delighted to announce that Jason Breslowwill be returning to the Washington Desk as a second congressional editor, working alongside Kelsey Snell, but also chipping in on other news as it warrants. He will start Monday, Jan. 13.
Anna Yukhananov joins NPR as Deputy Washington Editor

Jun 27, 2024 | vpm.org | Krishnadev Calamur

In a note to newsroom staff, Krishnadev Calamur, Chief Washington Editor, Dana Farrington, Deputy Editor, Muthoni Muturi, Supervising Senior Editor, and Andrew Sussman, Supervising Editor, made the following announcement: Please welcome Anna Yukhananov who is joining our desk as deputy Washington editor. Anna will oversee daily news coverage, working alongside Dana Farrington, the deputy Washington editor for planning.
Update on NPR staffing for election coverage

Nov 13, 2023 | npr.org | Krishnadev Calamur

Update on NPR staffing for election coverage : NPR Extra Updates on NPR staffing for election coverage. In a note to newsroom staff, Chief Washington Editor, Krishnadev Calamur, shared the following update: We are delighted to announce that Elena Moore is our new Politics reporter who will cover new voters for the duration of the election cycle. Elena has had a head start with this beat, identifying it as a key segment that's worth covering before the 2022 midterms.
Update On NPR Staffing For Election Coverage - NPR

Nov 12, 2023 | everand.com | Krishnadev Calamur

In a note to newsroom staff, Chief Washington Editor, Krishnadev Calamur, shared the following update:We are delighted to announce that is our new Politics reporter who will cover new voters for the duration of the election cycle. Elena has had a head start with this beat, identifying it
Supreme Court to review Trump-era gun rule banning bump stocks

Nov 5, 2023 | news.wosu.org | Krishnadev Calamur

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a second major gun case this term. On Friday the justices said they will review a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a device the ATF says converts a semi-automatic weapon into a machine gun by firing multiple rounds with a single pull on the trigger. Machine guns have been banned under federal law since 1934.
Supreme Court to review Trump-era gun rule banning bump stocks

Nov 3, 2023 | npr.org | Krishnadev Calamur

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a second major Second Amendment case this term: this one on bump stocks. Al Drago/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Al Drago/Getty Images The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a second major Second Amendment case this term: this one on bump stocks. Al Drago/Getty Images The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a second major gun case this term.
Supreme Court to review Trump-era gun rule banning bump stocks

Nov 3, 2023 | wbur.org | Krishnadev Calamur

Supreme Court to review Trump-era gun rule banning bump stocks The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a second major Second Amendment case this term: this one on bump stocks. (Al Drago/Getty Images)The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a second major gun case this term. On Friday the justices said they will review a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a device the ATF says converts a semi-automatic weapon into a machine gun by firing multiple rounds with a single pull on the trigger.
Supreme Court to review Trump-era gun rule banning bump stocks

Nov 3, 2023 | wbur.org | Krishnadev Calamur

Supreme Court to review Trump-era gun rule banning bump stocks The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a second major Second Amendment case this term: this one on bump stocks. (Al Drago/Getty Images)The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a second major gun case this term. On Friday the justices said they will review a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a device the ATF says converts a semi-automatic weapon into a machine gun by firing multiple rounds with a single pull on the trigger.
Supreme Court to review Trump-era gun rule banning bump stocks

Nov 3, 2023 | wbur.org | Krishnadev Calamur

Supreme Court to review Trump-era gun rule banning bump stocks The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a second major Second Amendment case this term: this one on bump stocks. (Al Drago/Getty Images)The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a second major gun case this term. On Friday the justices said they will review a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a device the ATF says converts a semi-automatic weapon into a machine gun by firing multiple rounds with a single pull on the trigger.