World News National Politics & Government State Department Expels 15 Cuban Diplomats 12:12pm October 03, 2017 U.S. World Politics National Security Share URL copied to clipboard! Play Pause There was an error loading the media player. The State Department is ordering the Cuban embassy in Washington to downsize, expelling 15 Cuban officials. They have 7 days to leave. Copyright 2017 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/. 300x250 Ad More Morning Edition Politics & Government Groups that register voters are feeling besieged by new state laws Music & Culture New concert documentary has behind-the-scenes look at Spingsteen's latest tour 300x250 Ad Support quality journalism, like the story above, with your gift right now. Donate