| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Midterm shakeout: In D.C., House Republicans have selected Steve Scalise, who hails from Metairie, as House Majority Leader, the chamber's second highest leadership position. Mark Ballard has the rundown of what it means. And just days after Sen. John Kennedy said he is considering a run for governor, Sen. Bill Cassidy said he has made his decision on whether he will run and will make an announcement later this week. Recall effort slowing down: With a little more than three months remaining before a Feb. 22 deadline, organizers of the push to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell have obtained about a third of the signatures they need to put the issue to voters. Ben Myers reports the newest update suggests the effort is slowing down. Two tragedies: A pair of fatal car crashes has two families and many in the north shore community reeling. Joni Hess has the story. Thanks for starting your day with us. Catch the latest news all day on NOLA.com. Chad | 