NASA has come under fire for an order issued to employees to remove references to Indigenous people, women, and diversity initiatives from its websites and communications. This directive follows a broader push within the agency to eliminate phrases associated with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the wake of political pressures. Lawmakers have expressed outrage, demanding answers about the implementation of this directive, which critics argue aims to erase contributions and leadership of marginalized groups within the agency. The White House is also implicated, with accusations of federal censorship that disproportionately affects non-white male voices. The situation has sparked widespread concern over the future of DEI programs at NASA and the message being sent with these removals.