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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities - Schedule of Interest Rate Swap (Details) - Fair Value Hedging - Interest Rate Swap - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional Amount | $ 2,250 | $ 2,550
2014 Senior Notes due 2044 |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional Amount | $ 300 | $ 300
Floating Interest Rate | SOFR | SOFR
2017 Senior Notes due 2028 |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional Amount | $ 500 | $ 500
Floating Interest Rate | SOFR | SOFR
2018 Senior Notes due 2029 |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional Amount | $ 400 | $ 400
Floating Interest Rate | SOFR | SOFR
2018 Senior Notes due 2048 |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional Amount | $ 300 | $ 300
Floating Interest Rate | SOFR | SOFR
2020 Senior Notes due 2025 |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional Amount | $ 0 | $ 300
Floating Interest Rate | SOFR | SOFR
2022 Senior Notes due 2052 |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional Amount | $ 500 | $ 500
Floating Interest Rate | SOFR | SOFR
2022 Senior Notes due 2032 |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional Amount | $ 250 | $ 250
Floating Interest Rate | SOFR | SOFR

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