COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Schedule of Commitments by Fiscal Year Maturity (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Less than 1 year	$ 103
1-3 years	202
3-5 years	175
More than 5 years	1,039
Total	$ 1,519

Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five Excluding Non-Firm Commitments

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Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Excluding Non-Firm Commitments

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Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year

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Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One Through Three

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Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Years Four And Five

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