"Hot Tub" cases are very difficult since you need to prove negligence and causation and damages. Please consult with a PI lawyer.

Contact the asylum office ASAP and do not delay.

Very risky. You should not travel if you are in removal proceedings.

You should not renew your passport. You should work with a lawyer on your case since there seems to be some issues

Maintenance of lawful status is required for adjustment. Please work with an attorney

If you depart the US or withdraw the asylum case, you will be placed in deportation proceedings. Please work with an immigration lawyer.

Maintenance of lawful nonimmigrant status is necessary for adjustment. Please work with a lawyer

The attorney consult is necessary with this fact scenario.

The baby can be added later. This is not an issue

A person can file the I-765 after the I-485. It is not an issue.