The
US Secret Service is investigating reports that a couple gatecrashed Tuesday night's state dinner at the
White House, US media say.
Tareq and Michaele Salahi were reportedly not invited but later posted photos of themselves on
Facebook.
Secret Service spokesman Ed Donovan said the pair were screened and the president was never in any danger.
The state dinner honouring Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was the first of the Obama presidency.
'Screening'
The Washington Post described the Salahis as "polo-playing socialites" with Ms Salahi said to be on the cast of the Real Housewives of Washington television programme.
It quoted a publicist for the couple as denying they had gatecrashed, saying that the pair "were honoured to be a part of such a prestigious event".
Mr Donovan confirmed an investigation was under way, but said there had been no danger.
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