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Total Other Non-Operating Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Line Items] |  |  |
Other Nonoperating Expense | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ (175)

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