Trump’s pick for Joint Chiefs chairman strikes a humble, apolitical tone in Senate hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s nominee to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine, told senators Tuesday that he understands he is an unknown and unconventional nominee — but that the U.S. is facing unconventional and unprecedented threats and he is ready to serve in its defense.

Caine faced questions during his confirmation hearing about his qualifications to become the top U.S. military officer.

Caine is...