Leases and Commitments (Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Operating Leases
2026	$ 146
2027	116
2028	69
2029	42
2030	27
Thereafter	38
Total lease payments	438
Less imputed interest	52
Present value of lease liabilities	386
Finance Leases
2026	15
2027	13
2028	10
2029	5
2030	3
Thereafter	5
Total lease payments	51
Less imputed interest	8
Present value of lease liabilities	43
2026	161
2027	129
2028	79
2029	47
2030	30
Thereafter	43
Total lease payments	489
Less imputed interest	60
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 429

Amount of lessee's undiscounted obligation for lease payments for operating and finance leases.

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- Definition

Amount of lessee's undiscounted obligation for lease payment for operating and finance leases to be paid after fifth fiscal year following current fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported from current statement of financial position date (rolling approach).

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