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

As part of the proceedings, a cabinet member is normally selected as a “designated survivor.” A top government official is typically chosen as the designated survivor as a way to maintain the ...

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 ...

They end it that way, too, God willing. But, when the rest of the government is gathered together for a big event, like President Donald Trump 's joint congressional address Tuesday night, a ...

The so-called "designated survivor" is a person in the presidential line of succession that is intentionally not in ...

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins will serve as designated survivor during President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday. Collins will not be in attendance for the speech at ...

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins will serve as designated survivor during President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday. Collins will not be in attendance for the speech ...

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins will serve as designated survivor during President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday. Collins will not be in attendance for the speech at ...

I have fond memories of St. Patrick’s Day, mostly, because I am usually the designated driver. My friends don’t really remember St. Patrick’s Day because I would shuttle the drunken bums around all ...