French President Emmanuel Macron has reshuffled his government after two ministers quit to run for mayor of Paris.
He's brought in loyalists who've worked with him since the beginning of his presidential campaign.
Elena Casas reports from Paris:
Macron president picks three new members in minor reshuffle
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