With members of the presidential line of succession in the Capitol for President Trump's speech to the joint session of ...

The concept of a "designated survivor" has inspired intrigue and mystery for decades, even inspiring a TV show. But what does the role entail?

He or she will watch the speech from afar, representing the doomsday president in waiting, a title informally known as the "designated survivor." One person is selected to sit out high-profile ...

Doug Collins, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, is reportedly serving as the designated survivor during President Trump's ...