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Who is the attorney general in designated survivor?

General Ray Beckett"Designated Survivor" Run (TV Episode 2018) - Bruce Davison as Attorney General Ray Beckett - IMDb.

How old is the actor Bruce Davison?

75 years (June 28, 1946)Bruce Davison / Age

Who plays Laura on designated survivor?

Kimberly Jayne Raver (born March 15, 1969) is an American actress and producer. She is best known for television roles as Dr. Teddy Altman on ABC's medical drama Grey's Anatomy, Kim Zambrano on Third Watch, and Audrey Raines on 24.

Does Bruce Davison have children?

Ethan DavisonSophia Lucinda DavisonBruce Davison/ChildrenBruce married actress Lisa Pelikan in 1986 (well over a decade after his first marriage ended) and they have one son, Ethan, born in 1996.

How old is Barbara Hershey?

74 years (February 5, 1948)Barbara Hershey / Age

Is Michael Anthony Hall in Designated Survivor?

Anthony Michael Hall / Terry Serpico (Patrick Lloyd, Designated Survivor).

What happened to Mike on Designated Survivor Season 3?

Mike did not appear in any episode of Season 3 due to budget and creative changes, according to the actor. It is unlikely that he will return to the show.

Who plays Emily's father on Designated Survivor?

"Designated Survivor" Two Ships (TV Episode 2017) - Brian McNamara as Dave Rhodes - IMDb.

Storyline

As President Kirkman continues to deal with the turmoil surrounding the hacker and Congressional investigation, a natural disaster threatens the lives of two White House staffers. Meanwhile, Kirkman's closest allies are surprised when the president makes an announcement no one saw coming.

Did you know

Leo's letter of acceptance to Stanford is dated May 16, 2018, the same day that this episode originally aired.

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Loved the episode especially the Hannah/Amy storyline. Really wanted to see where they were taking this...bummed it's over.

What is the Attorney General threatening to do to Kirkman?

The Attorney General is threatening to bring charges that agent Wells did all sort of illegal things at Kirkman’s request, charges which could lead to his impeachment and throw the county into crisis.

Who plays Kirkman in West Wing?

Despite the ratings melting from season one to season two, there are still many stalwart fans of the show hoping to see this universe continue, a program which combines a bit of West Wing noblesse oblige with the macho action of 24, President Kirkman’s ( Keifer Sutherland ) former home.

Why did Chief of Staff Emily confront the Supreme Court Chief Justice?

Chief of staff Emily has committed a faux pas by confronting a Supreme Court Chief Justice at a funeral to lobby for an expedited hearing on a Kirkman request for Taurasi aid. That’s an ex-parte communication, and an angry Chief Justice demands her head as his price.

What happens in the end of the book?

In the end, Seth is found, aid is sent to Taurasi, Leo is told to follow his heart, Emily will always have a place at the Kirkman table, and a noble Kirkman takes a new path: he’ll run as an independent for President, confounding the party politicos.

Who plays Lyor in Taurasi?

Taurasi, a former US protectorate, has declared its independence. Seth (Kal Penn) and Lyor (Paulo Costanzo) are dispatched to see if they can bring them back under the US wing. But the governor is adamant.

Who is the woman who is shot to death in Dirty Harry?

Hannah Wells has a more direct approach to problem-solving. After confronting Valeria, who channels a bit of Dirty Harry by telling Wells that she has no jurisdiction in the UK and that diplomatic immunity will save her anyway, winds up shot to death.

Who is the Damian daughter?

And Kirkman takes a phone call from the Attorney General, who likely informs him that charges will be filed against the President in the morning. There’s also Amy , the Damian daughter, who is coming to America to live with agent Wells.

Who should be prosecuted for leaking classified information?

The Kirkman administration begins pondering whether former President Cornelius Moss should be prosecuted for leaking classified information. The senior staff suggests that Kirkman should have Attorney General Ray Beckett appoint an independent special counsel to investigate the charges. At this point Press Secretary Seth Wright informs President Kirkman that West was giving media interviews taking credit for securing Matthew Jennings relief and claiming that the White House offered no significant aid. This inspires Kirkman to appoint West at the special counsel since he is famously impartial and is a rival of the White House. Lyor Boone approached West at a restaurant to discuss the special counsel position. Boone explained that West would report directly to the Attorney General and would be given independence and a mandate. The two agreed that it would be best if there was no coordination with the White House which led West to demanded that Boone leave immediately. West began the investigation by interviewing National Security Advisor Aaron Shore inquiring on FBI agent Hannah Wells investigation of President Moss. He later interviewed President Moss directly. West began the interview by asking about the leaking of classified information but President Moss manipulated the conversation redirecting it towards potential abuses carried out by agent Wells. Later when West interviewed President Kirkman he revealed that he felt that Moss was only guilty of poor decision-making and narcissism. The investigation had led West to believe that the president had used Hannah Wells to carry out attacks against his political opponents.

Why did West say he won the case?

Kirkman asked West about how he felt about losing the case but West responded that he felt that he won because he was able to conduct a successful hearing that evaluated the president's competence. The president insinuated that must be nice to live in a world where you can't lose but West simply responded “No, sir.

Why was Matthew Jennings sentenced to 10 years in prison?

American teenager Matthew Jennings traveled to Bultan and was sentenced to 10 years in prison for creating a graffiti smiley face on the side of a building. The Bultani government hoped to use Jennings to leverage the United States into allowing Bultan to exploit the oil reserves of the Pulu Islands.

How did West undermine Kirkman?

West built a strong case to undermine President Kirkman which focused on Kirkman’s mental health and impulsive decision-making. He cited the United States war with Kunami and leaks from the White House as proof that the president had failed as a leader. West was able to assemble an impressive array of witnesses including White House staff members, Dr. Adam Louden, Dr. Andrea Frost, Trey Kirkman and President Cornelius Moss to attest to the flaws of the president. Partway through the trial West approached the president and even though he felt he was winning he offered Kirkman a deal. West promised that if Kirkman resigned from the presidency he could resume his former post as HUD Secretary. Kirkman rebuffed the offer and prepared his own testimony for the hearing. West vigorously questioned President Kirkman but the president was able to deliver moving testimony despite West’s attempt to undermine him. Eventually, a majority of the president’s cabinet decided Kirkman should remain president since the hearing gave them a new appreciation for the president’s leadership and integrity. Later that night West approached the president to discuss the outcome of the hearing. Kirkman asked West about how he felt about losing the case but West responded that he felt that he won because he was able to conduct a successful hearing that evaluated the president's competence. The president insinuated that must be nice to live in a world where you can't lose but West simply responded “No, sir. It's awful”.

What did West build a strong case for?

West built a strong case to undermine President Kirkman which focused on Kirkman’s mental health and impulsive decision-making. He cited the United States war with Kunami and leaks from the White House as proof that the president had failed as a leader.

What crimes did Hannah Wells commit?

West Special Counsel investigation concluded that Hannah Wells was guilty of burglary, witness tampering, and obstruction of government proceedings. The Special Counsel suggested that since President Kirkman gave her the authority to carry out those crimes he should be charged as a co-conspirator.

Why did Darby hire Ethan West?

Darby felt unsure about ratifying the cabinet's decision so she hired Ethan West to conduct a confidential inquiry so President Kirkman would have the opportunity to defend himself. West was excited for the opportunity to create legal precedent by engineering the rules for a hearing investigating the President’s competence.

Investigating Kirkman's Capacity

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