Here is where the factions stand on the Khashoggi murder:
CDs: It is a horrible violation of international law and fundamental principles of decency. America must take actions against the Saudi government if it wants to retain any moral claims to leadership in the world.
PBPs: As long as the oil keeps flowing and the arms sales continue, we’re still good.
CLs: Events outside our borders are not our problem, mon.
Reactionaries: We’re not crazy about Islamic killers, but we really hate Iran, so if Trump says MBS is ok, we’re ok with that.
Bottom line: Don’t expect any meaningful action here.