Some air travelers in Chicago waiting in long TSA lines expressed concerns after President Trump said he is planning to deploy ICE agents for security to major airports as soon as Monday if there isn't a deal reached to fund DHS.

TSA wait times are at a record high and can stretch for hours. But travelers from around the U.S. reported uneven experiences on Wednesday, March 25.

White House border czar Tom Homan promised “a plan by the end of [Sunday], where we’re sending — what airports we’re starting with and where we’re sending them."

Union leaders warn that O'Hare and Midway airports may not be able to prevent severe wait times for much longer.

Travelers at some airports, including O'Hare International Airport, worried about reaching their gates Sunday amid spring break travel and TSA staffing shortages. WGN's Andrea Medina has the full

Update: Trump says he’ll sign order to pay TSA agents amid impasse over funding deal CHICAGO (WGN) — Thursday marks Day 41 of the partial government shutdown that has left the Department of Homeland Security in limbo and resulted in jam-packed security lines.

ICE officers have been deployed to O'Hare Airport to help TSA staff as they continue to work without pay. Here's what ICE is earning in comparison.