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Stock Options and Other Stock Plans - Schedule of Stock Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Stock-based compensation, before tax: |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation, before tax | $ 118 | $ 107 | $ 99
Excess income tax benefits from equity compensation plans | 15 | 11 | 21
Stock options |  |  |
Stock-based compensation, before tax: |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation, before tax | 18 | 16 | 14
Retention awards |  |  |
Stock-based compensation, before tax: |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation, before tax | 77 | 71 | 68
ESPP |  |  |
Stock-based compensation, before tax: |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation, before tax | $ 23 | $ 20 | $ 17

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