So, as you saw, Meighan stuck to her story, no matter how the Senators prodded and probed. During each of the breaks for the day, our news team tried to get her to comment on the suggestion that she was approving visas and permanent residencies for applicants in only a matter of days.

Inside the hearing, she answered the question from the senators, but she sidestepped the media. Here are both attempts to engage her in an interview:

Ruth Meighan - Former Director of Immigration
"Not at all. Not today."

Daniel Ortiz
"When would you be willing to grant us one ma'am?"

Ruth Meighan
"I don't think I need to."

Daniel Ortiz
"We have to ask ma'am, were you approving visas and permanent residency on the same day? Won't you share any comment with us ma'am?"

In tomorrow’s newscast, we’ll show you how the business Senator’s cross examined her at length, to the point where he appeared to become frustrated by her answers.

It was widely reported – and alluded to by the Prime Minister – that Meighan’s US Visa was cancelled was she was refused leave to land in the US in mid - 2016.