Veterans Affairs secretary was designated survivor for State of the Union
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins served as the designated survivor during President Trump's State of the Union address as part of a security protocol to ensure government continuity in case of a crisis.
When Trump speaks to Congress, one cabinet member is in a secret location – a grim reason behind it
During President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, one cabinet member, known as the designated survivor, was located in a secret area monitored by the Secret Service as a precaution against possible catastrophes.
Democratic representative identifies himself as one of this year's State of the Union designated survivors
Rep. Mike Thompson declared himself as a designated survivor during the State of the Union address, emphasizing accountability for certain government actions while sending a guest to represent him.
Designated Survivor: the one chosen to assume the presidency of the US if the entire government hierarchy dies
The article discusses the concept of the 'designated survivor' in the context of the U.S. government's annual State of the Union address, where one government official is chosen to stay away from the event as a precaution in case of a catastrophic event.
USA has attacked yet another alleged drug boat - two reported dead
The U.S. military conducted a deadly attack on a vessel believed to belong to a designated terrorist organization, resulting in two fatalities and one survivor.