"Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Named Designated Survivor for 2024 State of the Union"

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has been chosen as the designated survivor for the 2024 State of the Union address, making him the 16th in the presidential line of succession. The designated survivor is a Cabinet member who would take over the presidency in the event of a catastrophic incident at the Capitol during the address. This tradition, which likely originated during the Cold War, has seen various Cabinet members serve as designated survivors in the past, with Cardona being the latest in a line that includes Marty Walsh, Gina Raimondo, and others.