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VA Secretary Doug Collins Serves as Designated Survivor for 2026 State of the Union

The Cold War–era continuity protocol keeps one eligible official away to preserve the presidential line of succession during high-profile gatherings.

Mossad Chief David Barnea to Step Down in June as Succession Process Begins

Abbas Names Hussein Al‑Sheikh Temporary Successor in New PA Succession Decree

Abbas Names Hussein Al‑Sheikh as 90‑Day Acting Successor if He Cannot Serve

No 10 Reaffirms Support as Reports Say Cabinet Secretary Wormald Could Go by January

Bihar Appoints Pratyay Amrit As Chief Secretary With Pre-Retirement Handover

Trump Explores Early Replacement for Fed Chair Powell

Khamenei Names Successors, Shelters Underground as U.S. Hits Iran’s Nuclear Sites

Putin Discusses Succession for the First Time in State-Produced Documentary

Putin Highlights Nuclear Restraint, Succession Plans in Kremlin Documentary

Hussein al-Sheikh Appointed as Successor to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Pope Francis Faces Critical Health Challenges Amid Hospitalization

Mahmoud Abbas Names Interim Successor to Prevent Leadership Void

Democrats Face Uncertainty as Biden's Future in 2024 Race Remains Unclear

Iran Prepares for Snap Presidential Election After Raisi's Death

Singapore Prepares for Leadership Transition with PM Lee's Handover to Lawrence Wong