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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 27, 2025 | Jun. 28, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jun. 27, 2025 | Jun. 28, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Federal statutory income tax rate, percent | 21.00% | 21.00% |  | 21.00% | 21.00%
Net tax benefits, impact, amount |  | $ 9 |  |  | $ 45
Net tax benefits, impact percentage | 1.40% | 0.80% |  | 1.10% | 1.90%
Domestic Tax Authority | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |  |  |  |  |
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Proposed adjustments to taxable income, self-insurance, other |  |  | $ 2,500 |  |

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