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Stockholders' Equity - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Nov. 30, 2021 | Jan. 31, 2021
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January 2021 Share Repurchase Program |  |  |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Share repurchase program, authorized amount |  | $ 1,500,000,000 |  | $ 1,500,000,000
November 2021 Share Repurchase Program |  |  |  |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Share repurchase program, authorized amount |  |  | $ 3,000,000,000 |
Remaining authorized repurchase amount | $ 1,186,000,000 |  |  |

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