Veteran political strategist James Carville weighed in on how Democrats should frame their messaging after President Trump drew controversy after Qatar’s royal family offered him a luxury

WASHINGTON - Senate Democratic Leaders Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that he is placing a hold on all political nominees for positions in the Justice Department in response to President Donald Trump's planned acceptance of a luxury jet from Qatar valued at $400 million.

Republicans are attacking congressional Dems who traveled to Qatar for a double standard with their criticism of President Donald Trump accepting a jet from the emirate's royal family.

Meanwhile, an unprecedented offer by the royal family of Qatar to donate a jumbo jet for Mr. Trump's exclusive use as a presidential plane has sent shockwaves through the political sphere back home.

"There will be plenty of scrutiny," Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota told reporters.

President Donald Trump said Monday the tariffs against China would "go up substantially higher" than 145% if a longer-term trade deal is not reached before 90 days.