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INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Effective income tax rate reconciliation (as percent) | 21.00% | 27.00%
Discrete tax expense (benefit) | $ (1) | $ (13)
Tax law changes, expense (benefit) |  | $ 10
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits | $ 113 |

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