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Commitments Contingencies and Guarantees (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Jan. 01, 2024	Dec. 31, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Maximum Capital Lease Obligations As Offset Against Industrial Bonds	$ 150
Federal Home Loan Bank, Advances, Branch of FHLB Bank, Amount of Advances	1,100		$ 1,300
Other Notes Payable	$ 1,300	$ 700	$ 900

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