Morning Headlines: Judge to Review DOJ’s Push to Drop Mayor Adams Case, Legal Questions Over ICE at Rikers, and NYPD Misconduct Settlements Rise

A federal judge is set to examine the Trump administration's request to dismiss Mayor Adams' criminal case, stirring debates among legal experts. There's also controversy over Adams' initiative to let federal immigration agents onto Rikers Island, which may clash with a city law. Meanwhile, shocking statistics reveal that New York City spent over $200 million last year on settling police misconduct claims, marking a significant rise from the previous year. This raises urgent questions about accountability and the city's legal landscape.