Income Taxes, Tax Credits and Loss Carryforwards (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Valuation Allowance (Textual)
Increase in valuation allowance	$ 23
U.S. State [Member] \| Operating Loss Carryforwards, Limited [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Income tax NOLs	12,289
U.S. State [Member] \| Tax Credits, Limited [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Income tax credits	84
U.S. State [Member] \| Tax Credits, Unlimited [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Income tax credits	3
Foreign [Member] \| Tax Credits, Limited [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Income tax credits	$ 855

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