Frank is sworn in as Vice President and declines to move into the Naval Observatory. The Secret Service renovates his town-house with required security features. Frank uses Secretary of State Catherine Durant's team to stall a trade meeting with China, in order to loosen billionaire Raymond Tusk's influence on President Walker. Frank convinces Walker to stand tough against China's indignant withdrawal, resulting in China cutting off further trade talks with the U.S. Jackie strengthens her race for House Majority Whip, eventually destroying her mentor's career in order to secure the position. At his first formal engagement as Vice President, a military awards ceremony, Claire tells Frank the newly-commissioned General Dalton McGinnis is her college rapist. Lucas looks for a hacker on the deep web to access Frank's phone records and connect him to the deaths of Russo and Zoe.
