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Debt - Debt Repurchase Program (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2026	Feb. 28, 2026	Jun. 30, 2022
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Debt repurchase program increase authorized amount		$ 1,000
Debt repurchase program remaining authorized to be repurchased, amount	$ 484	$ 1,484
$2,500 million 4.25% Senior Notes due December 15, 2027 | Senior Notes
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount	$ 1,029

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