Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, percent	23.70%		23.90%
Resolution of tax matters, tax expense (benefit)	$ (11)		$ (13)
Vesting of restricted stock, tax expense (benefit)			$ (2)
Reconciliation, affiliate reorganization, amount		$ 164		$ 164
Percent decrease in unrecognized benefits, reasonably possible (up to)	15.00%		15.00%

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Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Resolution, Amount

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Percent Decrease In Unrecognized Benefits is Reasonably Possible

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Percentage of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations.

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