SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS (Gross Realized Gains and Losses on the Sale of Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Securities [Abstract]
Gross realized gains	$ 4	$ 4	$ 16	$ 1,352
Gross realized losses	0	(27,598)	(6,526)	(42,344)
Net realized gains (losses)	4	(27,594)	(6,510)	(40,992)
Proceeds from sales of securities	$ 102,888	$ 256,780	$ 620,405	$ 856,881