CIA Director Ratcliffe Seeks 2027 Budget Approval as Ghost Murmur Technology Raises Questions Following Iran Rescue

House Intelligence Committee holds a closed-door hearing today at 2 p.m. with CIA Director John Ratcliffe on the administration's 2027 budget request, according to Politico. This session focuses on funding priorities for intelligence operations amid ongoing national security challenges.Ratcliffe recently highlighted cutting-edge technology during a White House briefing on the rescue of an American Airman in southern Iran in early April 2026. Military.com reports that the pilot evaded capture for two days, staying invisible to the enemy but detectable by CIA capabilities. Ratcliffe stated the pilot remained invisible to the enemy, but not to the CIA, while President Donald Trump noted US personnel spotted something moving from 40 miles away on a nighttime mountainside.Experts question the details of this Ghost Murmur technology, which reportedly tracks heartbeats at long range. Military.com notes skepticism from specialists who say it challenges known physics, though the rescue itself is confirmed by official statements. No agency has verified heartbeat detection from such distances, but the operation underscores advances in sensing and intelligence tools.These developments come as Ratcliffe leads the agency through high-stakes budget discussions and real-world applications of covert tech. The Iran rescue demonstrates how CIA innovations support rapid military responses in hostile areas.Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.