America, 13 November, 2026 (Nosheen): US President Donald Trump has seemingly shifted Vice President JD Vance away from foreign policy matters, directing him to focus instead on domestic issues, particularly alleged crime and corruption in Democratic-led cities and states. Trump said the United States did not need an agreement with Iran and instructed Vance, who had been involved in efforts to end the conflict, to concentrate on addressing alleged criminal activities across the country. The directive came a day after The Wall Street Journal reported that Vance was considering face-to-face peace talks with a senior Iranian security official. A week earlier, Vance had identified the war with Iran as one of the reasons behind Republican losses in the midterm elections. In a social media post, Trump said Washington no longer needed a deal with Tehran, claiming that the United States already had significant leverage over Iran, including its financial resources and the Strait of Hormuz. He also said he had asked Vance to lead a campaign against alleged fraud in Democratic-controlled cities and states, arguing that tackling widespread corruption could help balance the federal budget. Vance, who is widely viewed as a potential contender for the Republican presidential nomination in 2028, had distanced himself from the Iran conflict following the party’s midterm election setback.