It’s been a year since the Congressional picnic of 2023. The annual event signals that time flies by in the blink of an eye. This year, the South Lawn transformed again into a picturesque setting, welcoming members of Congress and their families for an evening of American bipartisan traditions. Leader of the Democrats, Hakeem Jeffries, effortlessly stylish in a turquoise shirt and white pants moved through the crowd with ease. His mood was light, his eyes hidden behind a pair of dark shades. The white tables, draped in red and blue checkered cloths, created a vibrant patchwork across the lawn,…