Televangelist Brian Carn Jailed, Adam Hamilton Defends Remarks, Babylon Bee Sues Over AI Law

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Top headlines for Tuesday, August 18, 2026

A televangelist who vowed he'd never see jail begins a nine-month sentence for tax obstruction. The Babylon Bee sues New Mexico over AI satire warning labels. Christian relief groups rush aid to earthquake-shattered Colombia. Plus, a Wenzhou house church pastor vanishes after a police raid.

0:11 Brian Carn is imprisoned after declaring he'd never go to jail
1:07 Adam Hamilton campaign responds to 'universalism' claims
1:56 Babylon Bee sues New Mexico over law requiring AI satire warning
3:46 Christian aid groups helping earthquake survivors in Colombia
4:43 Pastor from 'Jerusalem of China' disappeared after police raid
5:40 Man given life sentence for crucifixion-style murder of pastor
6:29 'The Brink of War': Reagan's fight for religious freedom in USSR

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