SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS (Gross Realized Gains and Losses on the Sale of Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Securities [Abstract]
Gross realized gains	$ 33	$ 1,355	$ 0
Gross realized losses	(6,526)	(42,344)	(3)
Net realized losses	(6,493)	(40,989)	(3)
Proceeds from sales of securities	$ 642,985	$ 899,872	$ 40,686