Income Taxes (Textuals) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits, net of the federal benefit on state issues, favorable income tax rate effect	$ 45,500	$ 40,100
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest accrued	12,000	9,400
Unrecognized tax benefits, penalties accrued	4,600	4,100
Valuation allowance	24,131	$ 23,215
15-year carryforward
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward	$ 22,300
Tax credit carryforward, years	15 years
10-year carryforward
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward	$ 6,700
Tax credit carryforward, years	10 years

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Amount of statutory penalties accrued for a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed by the entity, in its tax return.

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Amount of interest expense accrued for an underpayment of income taxes.

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