Lower-level cabinet member Tom Kirkman becomes president of the United States after a catastrophic attack on the U.S. Capitol; Kirkman must keep the country and his family safe while leading the search for the those responsible for the attack.
Amid chaos and confusion, President Kirkman steps into his role as commander in chief and struggles to hold the country together.
President Kirkman and his staff try to keep a White House security breach a secret as he prepares for a television interview, and the FBI continue their investigation into the bombing.
After learning who was behind the attack, Kirkman faces the prospect of war and growing domestic problems. Kirkman assigns Emily to keep an eye on the situation at home, and Alex seeks help from Hookstraten.
After realising that diplomacy isn't going to work with Algeria, President Kirkman decides to send the Navy SEALs on a mission. The probe into the Capitol bombing continues.
A shooting at the White House during a governors' summit throws President Kirkman's plans to elect a new Congress into turmoil, and agent Hannah makes a shocking discovery in her investigation of the capitol bombing.
Mark Deklin
Actor
Natascha McElhone
Alex Kirkman
Adan Canto
Aaron Shore
Geoff Pierson
Italia Ricci
Emily Rhodes