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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Billions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2020	Nov. 30, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Nov. 30, 2016	Jul. 31, 2012
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.29	$ 0.28
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount							$ 2.0
Stock repurchase program, additional authorized amount			$ 1.5	$ 2.0	$ 1.5	$ 1.5
Remaining value available under stock repurchase programs	$ 1.3

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