If 2024 was the year we mixed the colors, then 2025 was the year we splashed them across the canvas.
At Inspirational Technologies and the PAiNT Network, we expanded our mission, sharpened our tools, and embraced AI as both collaborator and catalyst. This year, we didn’t just report on change — we illustrated it.
🖐️ Caution Wet PAiNT
A symbol of creativity, individuality, and the unmistakable mark PAiNT Network leaves on every space it touches.
🎨 PAiNT Network Year-End Outlook
🎉 2025 in Review & 2026 Forecast: PAiNT You A Picture
By Steven Smith, CEO & Co‑Editor, PAiNT Network
Our Three Pillars Came Alive
PAiNT Your Wagon Our editorial engine. We broke down hemp legislation, wellness reform, and even solar cycle forecasting with clarity and courage.
PaiNT Your Wagon 2025
PAiNT You a Picture Our visual storytelling studio. Infographics, speculative futures, branding labs — all powered by AI and guided by human insight.
P a i N T You a Picture 2025
PAiNT the Town Our community activation arm. Smart city wellness campaigns, interactive installations, and real‑time sentiment mapping brought advocacy into the streets.
P a i N T the Town 2025
Behind the scenes, PAiNT Research quietly became our superpower — synthesizing policy, tracking geomagnetic storms, and helping farmers decode the Farm Bill with tools that actually made sense.
2025 wasn’t just productive. It was transformative.PaiNT Research 2025
🔮 2026 Forecast: PAiNT You A Picture
Ten vivid predictions for the year ahead, brushed in bold strokes and bright imagination.
1. 🧠 AI Will Become Your Personal Muralist
AI won’t just write — it will paint your moods, habits, and hopes into personalized visual stories.
Caution – Wet Paint: Your grocery list becomes a Renaissance fresco.
2. 🌱 Hemp-Based Materials Will Redesign the Color Wheel
Hemp composites will influence pigments, finishes, and sustainable dyes.
Caution – Wet Paint: The eco‑friendly palette smells like a farmer’s market.
3. 🪐 Space Weather Will Inspire Interior Design Trends
Solar storms will dictate color palettes — geomagnetic reds, aurora greens, cosmic violets.
Caution – Wet Paint: Your living room glows like the “northern lights” during a Coronal Mass Ejection (Solar Storm) event.
4. 🖼️ Your Home Will Become a Living Canvas
Walls will shift textures and tones based on your daily rhythm.
Caution – Wet Paint: Your kitchen turns “Monday Blues” every time you open the fridge. 
5. 🏛️ Policy Will Be Illustrated, Not Just Written
Legislation summaries will come with visual guides, diagrams, and PAiNT‑style storyboards.
Caution – Wet Paint: The Farm Bill includes a Peanut’s comic strip explaining compliance.
6. 🧬 Your Biometrics Will Choose Your Art Style
Heart rate = brushstroke speed. Sleep patterns = color saturation.
Caution – Wet Paint: Your smartwatch thinks you’re stressed and paints everything red.
7. 🗺️ Communities Will Map Their Identity Through Color
Neighborhoods will adopt “visual signatures” based on culture, history, and advocacy.
Caution – Wet Paint: One town chooses chartreuse and immediately regrets it.
8. 🧃 Your Appliances Will Become Art Critics
Smart fridges and thermostats will suggest décor changes based on your lifestyle.
Caution – Wet Paint: Your fridge recommends repainting after judging your leftovers.
9. 🧵 Fashion Will Sync With Your Advocacy
Your outfits will shift patterns based on the causes you support online.
Caution – Wet Paint: Your T-shirts display the lastest PAiNT Network headline.
10. 🧩 PAiNT Research Will Turn Data Into Interactive Art
Policy, wellness, and community insights will become immersive visual experiences.
Caution – Wet Paint: The data visualization spills into your hallway — literally.
✨ Closing Message from Steven Smith
“As we step into 2026, I’m proud of what we’ve built — and even more excited for what’s ahead. PAiNT Network is more than a platform. It’s a movement. A canvas for reform, creativity, and community‑powered change. Whether you’re an advocate, a researcher, or simply someone who believes in better — thank you for being part of this journey. Let’s keep painting the future together.”
Happy New Year from Inspirational Technologies and the PAiNT Network. Let the colors run wild. Let the pixels speak truth. Let the paint be wet. 2026
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If oil is “Black Gold,” then Greenland’s rare earth elements (REEs) and critical minerals can be seen as “White Gold”—a resource of immense strategic value. Greenland is sitting on vast deposits of rare earths, uranium, graphite, and other critical minerals essential for clean energy, defense systems, and advanced technologies. These resources are central to Western efforts to reduce dependence on China, which currently dominates global rare-earth processing. [eureporter.co], [observer.com]
Why Greenland Matters
Mineral Wealth: Greenland hosts one of the world’s largest rare-earth deposits at the Tanbreez project, with heavy rare earth oxides (HREO) making up ~25–27% of total rare earth oxides. Strategic metals like gallium, hafnium, niobium, and tantalum add multi-commodity potential. [stockhead.com.au], [markets.bu…nsider.com]
Energy & Shipping: Offshore hydrocarbons and proximity to emerging Arctic shipping lanes amplify its value for energy trade and mineral exports. [oilprice.com]
Geopolitical Leverage: Control over Greenland’s resources would give the U.S. a powerful position in global supply chains for EV batteries, wind turbines, and defense tech. [usatoday.com]
Recent Reports of U.S. Influence Operations
Danish and international media report that at least three Americans linked to Donald Trump allegedly engaged in covert influence campaigns in Greenland. These efforts reportedly aimed to:
Compile lists of Greenlandic citizens supportive or hostile to U.S. aims.
Cultivate ties with local politicians and business leaders.
Denmark summoned the U.S. chargé d’affaires for explanations, calling any interference “unacceptable.” The U.S. State Department acknowledged the meeting but declined to comment on private citizens’ actions. [usatoday.com], [pbs.org]
Strategic Context
Trump has repeatedly stated that Greenland is an “absolute necessity” for U.S. security and mineral independence. This aligns with broader Western strategies to secure rare-earth supply chains amid rising tensions with China. [newsweek.com], [eureporter.co]
Palette Code
Black Gold = Oil (Venezuela context)
White Gold = Rare Earths & Critical Minerals (Greenland context)
Sources
Briefing Note: U.S. Influence Operations in Greenland – Danish/Dutch Commentary & Steven Smith’s Perspective
Background
Recent reports from Danish and Dutch media allege covert U.S. influence activities in Greenland, involving individuals linked to former President Donald Trump. These operations reportedly aimed to shape local opinion and political dynamics in favor of U.S. strategic interests.
Key Allegations
Influence Campaigns: At least three Americans allegedly compiled lists of Greenlandic citizens categorized by their stance toward U.S. objectives, including independence from Denmark.
Political Outreach: Efforts included cultivating relationships with Greenlandic politicians and business leaders to promote narratives supportive of U.S. mineral and security goals.
Danish Response: Denmark summoned the U.S. chargé d’affaires, calling any interference “unacceptable.” The U.S. State Department acknowledged the meeting but declined to comment on private citizens’ actions.
Strategic Context
Resource Focus: Greenland’s rare earth elements (REEs), uranium, and other critical minerals—dubbed “White Gold”—are central to Western supply chain security and clean energy ambitions.
Geopolitical Motive: Control over these resources would reduce reliance on China and strengthen U.S. technological and defense capabilities.
Historical Interest: Trump previously described Greenland as an “absolute necessity” for U.S. security and mineral independence.
Danish/Dutch Commentary
Tone: Commentators frame these actions as a troubling breach of trust between allies, raising concerns about sovereignty and democratic integrity.
Implications: Analysts warn that such operations could destabilize Greenland’s political landscape and strain U.S.-Danish relations.
Steven Smith’s Perspective
Assessment: Smith interprets these developments as part of a broader U.S. strategy to secure Arctic resources amid intensifying competition with China and Russia.
Warning: He emphasizes that covert influence undermines transparency and risks backlash, potentially complicating legitimate U.S. investment and diplomatic efforts.
Recommendation: Advocates for open, cooperative frameworks with Denmark and Greenland to avoid reputational damage and ensure sustainable resource development.
Palette Code
Black Gold = Oil (Venezuela context)
White Gold = Rare Earths & Critical Minerals (Greenland context)
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Known: A large but incomplete tranche of Epstein files was released today, including photos and investigative documents. The DOJ acknowledges it will miss the legal deadline and will release more files in the coming weeks.
Epstein Files Release — What We Know vs. What We Don’t
(As of today’s release deadline, Dec. 19, 2025)
✅ WHAT IS KNOWN
1. The DOJ has released thousands of documents — but not all
The Justice Department published an initial batch of several thousand records today, including photos, police files, and investigative documents.
Deputy AG Todd Blanche confirmed “several hundred thousand” documents are being released today, with more coming over the next couple of weeks.
This means the DOJ did not meet the legal requirement to release all unclassified files by today’s deadline.
2. The release is partial and heavily redacted
Many photos and documents are heavily redacted, especially to protect victims’ identities.
Some images include:
Bill Clinton in a hot tub with a redacted individual
Michael Jackson photographed with Epstein
These images do not imply wrongdoing but show the breadth of Epstein’s social network.
3. Congress is already accusing the DOJ of violating the law
The Epstein Files Transparency Act required all unclassified files to be released within 30 days of Trump signing it on Nov. 19.
Democrats say the DOJ is “not in compliance” and may pursue legal action.
Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie — co-authors of the bill — have publicly criticized the partial release.
4. More than 60,000 pages had already been released earlier this year
House Oversight previously released tens of thousands of pages from Epstein’s estate, including emails, photos, and texts.
These earlier releases showed Epstein’s communications with high-profile figures but did not prove criminal involvement.
❓ WHAT REMAINS UNKNOWN
1. How many documents the DOJ is still withholding
Blanche says “several hundred thousand more” documents will come in the next weeks.
The total size of the DOJ’s Epstein archive is still not publicly known.
2. Whether the DOJ is withholding material beyond victim redactions
The law allows withholding only for:
Victim protection
Ongoing investigations
National security concerns
It is unclear whether the DOJ is using broader criteria than the law permits — a key point of contention.
3. Whether a “client list” exists in DOJ files
The DOJ has never confirmed possessing a formal “client list.”
Today’s release has not yet revealed such a document.
More files may clarify this in the coming weeks.
4. Whether any new criminal investigations will be triggered
The files may contain leads, but:
No new investigations have been announced.
It is unknown whether DOJ is actively pursuing any.
5. How much of Epstein’s intelligence connections will be visible
Some reporting suggests Epstein had ties to intelligence or foreign nationals.
It is unclear how much of that material is classified or will be redacted.
6. Whether the files will become fully searchable
The law requires a searchable, downloadable database.
Early reports show the DOJ’s “Epstein Library” is not yet searchable, with basic queries returning no results.
🧭 Bottom Line
Known: A large but incomplete tranche of Epstein files was released today, including photos and investigative documents. The DOJ acknowledges it will miss the legal deadline and will release more files in the coming weeks.
Unknown: How much is being withheld, whether the DOJ is following the law’s transparency requirements, and whether the remaining documents contain the most sensitive or politically explosive material
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Yes — there is a dedicated public website, and it is the official release mechanism the Department of Justice is using.
Below is a clear, sourced breakdown.
🌐 How the Epstein Files Are Being Released
✅ Official Release Mechanism
According to multiple news outlets, the Department of Justice is releasing the files directly on its own website, through a dedicated portal called the Epstein Library.
NBC News reports: “The Department of Justice started releasing the files on its website Friday afternoon.” NBC News
The Hill also explains that the files “can be accessed on the Department of Justice’s website” under categories like Court Records, DOJ Disclosures, FOIA, and House Oversight documents The Hill.
USA Today likewise states: “The files were released Friday afternoon at justice.gov/epstein.” USA Today
President Trump Issues Executive Order to Reschedule Marijuana: A Turning Point for Cannabis and Hemp Industries
— December 18, 2025 In a historic move, President Trump has signed an executive order directing the Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. This action, effective immediately, marks the most significant federal shift in cannabis policy in decades. For the hemp and marijuana industries, this is more than symbolic. It opens pathways for legitimate business deductions, banking access, and expanded medical research. While state laws remain in place, the federal government’s recognition of marijuana as a regulated substance rather than a prohibited one changes the landscape overnight.
Inspirational Technologies Statement
“Since 2014, Inspirational Technologies and PAiNT Network have advocated for reform that empowers communities, farmers, and innovators. Today’s executive action is a watershed moment. Hemp and marijuana are no longer trapped in the shadows of prohibition — they are recognized as industries with legitimate economic and health potential. We stand ready to help stakeholders navigate this new era with clarity, compliance, and opportunity.” — Steven Smith, Owner since 2014
What Hemp and Marijuana Industries Should Do Right Now
Reassess Financial Strategy
With Schedule III status, cannabis businesses may now claim ordinary business deductions. Operators should immediately consult tax professionals to restructure filings and maximize profitability.
Strengthen Banking Relationships
Begin conversations with local and regional banks. Federal reclassification reduces risk for financial institutions, opening doors to loans, credit lines, and merchant services.
Prepare for Interstate Opportunities
While interstate transport remains subject to state laws, today’s action signals eventual harmonization. Companies should map potential supply chains and partnerships across state borders.
Invest in Compliance and Research
Schedule III status allows expanded medical research. Businesses should consider partnerships with universities, labs, and pharmaceutical firms to position themselves at the forefront of innovation.
Monitor State Responses
States will adapt differently. Some may accelerate legalization and regulation, while others may tighten controls. Businesses must stay agile and ready to adjust strategies to local frameworks.
Looking Ahead to 2026
By 2026, the cannabis and hemp industries could see:
Normalized taxation and accounting practices
Expanded interstate commerce frameworks
Mainstream institutional investment
Accelerated medical research and product development
Inspirational Technologies and PAiNT Network will continue to provide Code Green advocacy, compliance checklists, and accessible guides to ensure that farmers, entrepreneurs, and communities thrive in this new regulatory environment.
Bottom Line: The executive order is not the end of the journey — it is the beginning of a new chapter. Hemp and marijuana industries must act decisively, strategically, and responsibly to seize the opportunities created today.
Renovation of the American Dream – Inspirational Technologies
Code Green Compliance Checklist:
What Cannabis and Hemp Businesses Must Do Immediately
Inspirational Technologies / PAiNT Network — December 15, 2025 With President Trump’s executive order reclassifying marijuana to Schedule III, the cannabis and hemp industries face a new regulatory reality. This is a moment to act decisively. Below is our Code Green Compliance Checklist — practical steps every operator should take right now to align with federal changes and prepare for 2026 growth.
✅ Financial & Tax Readiness
Recalculate tax obligations: Schedule III status allows ordinary business deductions. Meet with accountants immediately to restructure filings.
Update cash flow models: Factor in reduced tax burdens and potential new financing options.
Document compliance costs: Track expenses for licensing, testing, and reporting to maximize deductions.
✅ Banking & Capital Access
Engage local banks: Begin conversations with institutions now that federal risk is reduced.
Prepare credit packages: Assemble financial statements, compliance records, and growth plans to secure loans.
Explore institutional partnerships: Position your company for venture capital or private equity interest.
✅ Interstate Transport & Logistics
Map supply chains: Identify states with compatible regulations for potential cross-border partnerships.
Review insurance policies: Ensure cargo and liability coverage reflects new federal risk profiles.
Pilot compliant routes: Test small-scale interstate shipments where both states allow.
Comply Bag Technology
✅ Compliance & Research Expansion
Strengthen compliance teams: Build capacity to track evolving state and federal rules.
Partner with universities: Explore joint research ventures now that barriers to clinical studies are reduced.
Invest in product innovation: Prepare for FDA pathways for cannabis-derived medicines.
✅ State-Level Monitoring
Track state responses: Some states will liberalize quickly, others may tighten controls.
Adjust licensing strategies: Be ready to expand or contract operations based on local frameworks.
Engage policymakers: Advocate for harmonization to reduce friction in interstate commerce.
Inspirational Technologies Statement
“This is Code Green in action. The executive order is not just a policy shift — it’s a call to readiness. Hemp and marijuana industries must move from survival mode to strategic growth. Compliance, banking, and interstate logistics are the pillars of success in this new era.” — Steven Smith, Owner since 2014
2026 Outlook
By 2026, operators who act now will be positioned to:
Enjoy normalized taxation and profitability
Access mainstream banking and capital markets
Expand across state lines with compliant logistics
Lead in medical research and product development
Bottom Line: The executive order is history in the making. The winners will be those who treat this as a multi-year compliance and growth strategy — not a short-term rally. Code Green means acting today to secure tomorrow.
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“Tell It Like It Isn’t” fact-check and review of President Trump’s primetime speech.
Fact Check: Key Claims vs Reality
Claim:“Inflation has stopped, prices are down.”Reality: Inflation remains at 3% year-over-year, unchanged since Trump took office. Prices have not broadly fallen; some items like eggs dropped ~44%, not 82% as claimed. [pbs.org], [hindustantimes.com]
Claim:“25 million migrants invaded under Biden.”Reality: Official data shows under 11 million encounters, including expulsions—Trump’s figure is wildly exaggerated. [aol.com], [nbcnews.com]
Claim:“Crime at record highs.”Reality: Violent crime rates were roughly twice as high in the early 1990s; current levels are elevated but not unprecedented. [pbs.org]
Claim:“Warrior Dividend checks already mailed.”Reality: $1,776 bonuses for 1.45M service members would cost $2.58B—Congress has not appropriated funds, making immediate payment unlikely. [pbs.org]
Positive Review
Clear Messaging on Priorities: Trump stayed focused on affordability and economic revival, signaling housing reform and military support.
Concise Delivery: At ~18 minutes, the speech avoided marathon length and hit major talking points efficiently.
Symbolic Gesture: The “Warrior Dividend” announcement resonated emotionally with military families, reinforcing patriotic themes. [usatoday.com], [thehill.com]
Partisan Tone: Heavy blame on Biden and Democrats (mentioned 7+ times) made the address feel like a campaign rally rather than a unifying message.
Missed Substance: No detailed roadmap for fixing affordability beyond vague promises; foreign policy crises (e.g., Venezuela) ignored entirely. [ibtimes.co.uk], [crispng.com]
Final Comment by Steven Smith
“This was less a presidential address and more a political infomercial. The optics were strong, but the substance was thin and riddled with exaggerations. If the goal was reassurance, it fell short—Americans needed clarity, not theatrics.”
Sources
✅“Tell It Like It Isn’t” fact-check and review of President Trump’s primetime speech
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December 17th, 2025 President Prime Time of Past Present and Future of Executive Achievements
Tonight at 9:00 PM ET, President Donald Trump will deliver a rare primetime address from the White House, marking the close of his first year back in office and signaling priorities for the next three years. While the official agenda remains vague, predictive analysis and insider previews suggest this is more than a ceremonial recap—it’s a narrative reset at a critical juncture of declining approval ratings and rising economic anxiety. [foxnews.com], [nbcnewyork.com], [globalnews.ca]
1. Scheduled Focus: The Core Themes
Expect the opening segment to emphasize:
Economic Achievements vs. Affordability Crisis Trump will tout tariff-driven manufacturing deals, energy deregulation, and tax cuts as proof of progress—even as polls show 76% of Americans view the economy negatively. [foxnews.com], [ksl.com]
Border Security & Immigration Reinforcing his signature stance, likely framed as a national urgency amid midterm positioning. [mynews4.com]
Foreign Policy Posture Watch for references to Venezuela tensions and military assertiveness, signaling a hard-power narrative. [independent.co.uk], [nbcnews.com]
2. Anticipated Transition: From Policy to Persona
Predictive AI suggests a pivot halfway through:
From Metrics to Movement: Expect language elevating “America First” from policy to cultural identity.
From Leadership to Legacy: Subtle cues about generational continuity—Trump as architect, family as future stewards.
From Recap to Rallying Cry: Likely a direct appeal for engagement, donations, and turnout ahead of 2026 midterms. [thehill.com]
This transition is designed to energize the base emotionally, moving beyond facts into tribal loyalty.
3. Primary Motivation: Control of the Narrative
Why this speech, why now?
Media Dominance: Primetime optics guarantee agenda-setting power across major networks, even interrupting shows like Survivor and The Floor. [aol.com]
Fundraising Surge: Historically, major speeches correlate with spikes in campaign contributions.
Strategic Positioning: With approval ratings dipping to 33% on economic handling, Trump needs a reset before midterms. [ksl.com], [usatoday.com]
4. Predictive AI Lens: Tone & Trajectory
AI-driven discourse analysis highlights Trump’s simplistic yet divisive language, favoring short sentences, repetition, and antagonistic framing. Expect:
Crisis Framing: “We inherited a mess” narrative legitimizing decisive action.
Populist Rhetoric: In-group vs. out-group constructs—patriots vs. adversaries.
If the speech shifts into global realignment rhetoric—trade wars, NATO, Venezuela—this signals a 2026 foreign policy blueprint. If it leans heavily on cultural identity, anticipate domestic polarization as a campaign lever.
Generational Undercurrents
Boomers & Gen X: Likely resonate with strength and sovereignty narratives.
Millennials & Gen Z: Expect friction—speech may amplify ideological divides and dominate social media discourse.
Closing Insight: What to Watch
This is not just a speech—it’s a strategic inflection point. Whether Trump doubles down on economic revival or pivots toward identity politics, tonight’s address will shape the contours of the 2026 midterms and beyond.
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Here’s what predictive analysis and current reporting indicate about the timing of President Trump’s primetime speech:
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Scheduled Start
• The address is confirmed to begin at 9:00 PM ET from the White House’s Diplomatic Reception Room.12
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Expected Duration
• Official guidance: The White House has not released an exact length.
• Media projections: Most networks and analysts expect the speech to run under 30 minutes, with some predictions as short as 13 minutes.34
• Historical context: Trump’s televised addresses vary widely—from 4 minutes (June 2025) to 100 minutes (State of the Union).4
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Predicted End Time
• If the speech runs 13–30 minutes, expect it to conclude between 9:13 PM and 9:30 PM ET.
• Networks plan to resume interrupted programming immediately after, which reinforces the expectation of a brief, focused address rather than a rally-style event.3
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AI-Based Side Prediction
Given Trump’s tendency to extend remarks when emphasizing personal achievements, predictive modeling suggests a 25-minute runtime is most likely—ending around 9:25 PM ET. This allows enough time for policy recap, future agenda teasers, and a motivational close, without overly disrupting primetime schedules.
“Tell It Like It Isn’t” fact-check and review of President Trump’s primetime speech.
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