Restructuring and Other Credits - Restructuring and Other Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Layoff costs	$ 0	$ 3	$ 0	$ 3
Reversals of previously recorded layoff reserves	0	(1)	0	(2)
Net gains related to divestitures of assets and businesses (C)	0	(2)	(93)	(5)
Total restructuring and other credits	$ 0	$ 0	$ (93)	$ (4)

Gain (Loss) On Divestitures Of Assets And Business, Included In Restructuring Charges

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Reversal Of Previous Severance Costs

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Amount, after cash payment, of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan and expenses resulting from the write-down of assets. Excludes expenses related to a business combination, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 45
-Paragraph 28
-Subparagraph (b)
-SubTopic 10
-Topic 230
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147482740/230-10-45-28

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Amount of expenses for special or contractual termination benefits provided to current employees involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to one-time termination benefits, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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