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INCOME TAXES - Worldwide Income Tax Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Income Taxes (Textuals) [Line Items] |  |  |
Ireland | $ 105 |  |
Total income taxes paid | 909 | $ 752 | $ 727
United States |  |  |
Income Taxes (Textuals) [Line Items] |  |  |
Foreign | 374 |  |
Germany |  |  |
Income Taxes (Textuals) [Line Items] |  |  |
Foreign | 72 |  |
Other foreign |  |  |
Income Taxes (Textuals) [Line Items] |  |  |
Foreign | $ 358 |  |

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