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 ...

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 designated survivor is kept away to ensure ...

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 ...

The so-called "designated survivor" is a person in the presidential line of succession that is intentionally not in attendance at major presidential events, most commonly the State of the Union, to ...

But, when the rest of the government is gathered together for a big event, like President Donald Trump 's joint congressional ...

For a brief period, while the rest of the government is gathered together, a designated survivor is kept away to ensure ...

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 ...

The designated survivor for a president's address to Congress ... He was a natural fit given that his agency played an important role in continuity of government exercises due to its numerous ...