SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS (Gross Realized Gains and Losses on the Sale of Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Securities [Abstract]
Gross realized gains	$ 9	$ 2	$ 12	$ 1,348
Gross realized losses	(6,525)	0	(6,525)	(14,746)
Net realized gains (losses)	(6,516)	2	(6,513)	(13,398)
Proceeds from sales of securities	$ 455,574	$ 41,635	$ 517,517	$ 600,101