The National Science Foundation (NSF) is currently facing significant turmoil as it halts the awarding of new grants and stops funding existing projects. This crisis, exacerbated by recent political actions, has led to the termination of over 1,000 grants in just two weeks, including major cuts to education research and STEM funding. Scientists across various institutions, including UC Berkeley and MIT, are reeling from the losses, with millions in federal research grants being wiped out, affecting critical research areas. The situation raises concerns about censorship in the scientific enterprise and the implications for future research and innovation.