Lease Commitments - Lease Maturity (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Operating Leases
2025	$ 199
2026	188
2027	161
2028	132
2029	93
Thereafter	186
Total undiscounted future minimum lease payments	959
Less: Imputed interest	(98)
Present value of lease liabilities	861
Finance Leases
2025	15
2026	0
2027	0
2028	0
2029	0
Thereafter	0
Less: Imputed interest	15
Less: Imputed interest	0
Present value of lease liabilities	15
Total
2025	214
2026	188
2027	161
2028	132
2029	93
Thereafter	186
Total undiscounted future minimum lease payments	974
Less: Imputed interest	(98)
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 876

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-SubTopic 20
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-Section 50
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