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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

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