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Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Income tax examination, penalties and interest accrued liabilities | 4 |  |
Income tax examination, penalties and interest receivables |  | (4) |
Income tax examination, penalties and interest expense (benefit) | 1 | (1) | $ (2)
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate | $ 32 | $ 30 | $ 31

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