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In a stunning turn of events that has left political pundits and the general public alike dumbfounded, sources close to the Capitol have exclusively revealed to our news outlet that both the Senate and the House of Representatives have been secretly engaging in an elaborate virtual reality simulation to better understand and navigate the increasingly dystopian policy battles that have come to define the current political landscape.

The initiative, spearheaded by the enigmatic Chairman of the Senate Gaming Committee, Senator Thaddeus "Gamer" Plunkett, and his counterpart in the House, Representative VirtuLinda Sanchez, aims to provide lawmakers with a firsthand, immersive experience of the very scenarios they are tasked with legislating.

"We realized that our representatives needed to experience the consequences of their decisions in a more tangible way," explained Senator Plunkett during a surreal press conference held entirely within a high-fidelity VR environment. "By donning our state-of-the-art Oculus Congressus headsets, our esteemed lawmakers can now simulate the economic collapse of a no-deal Brexit, the geopolitical fallout of a trade war, or the societal chaos of a sudden, unexplained national banana shortage."

The simulation, known as "Congressional Dystopia: The Game," has reportedly become an indispensable tool for lawmakers who are looking to 'feel the pain' of their constituents before making life-altering decisions. "It's like a Choose Your Own Adventure book, but with more fiscal responsibility cliffhangers and existential dread," quipped Representative Sanchez, who was spotted dueling a giant, mutant squirrel representing the 'existential threat of urban wildlife.'

Critics of the program argue that this is nothing more than a glorified escape from reality, a way for politicians to avoid the tough conversations and compromise that are the bedrock of effective governance. However, proponents of the VR initiative claim that it fosters a deeper understanding and empathy among lawmakers, as they are now able to 'walk a mile in the shoes' of their constituents—even if those shoes are virtual reality sneakers with haptic feedback.

As the political games continue to intensify, it remains to be seen whether these virtual reality escapades will lead to more informed and empathetic legislative decisions or if they are simply the latest distraction in a world where reality seems to be becoming increasingly optional.

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