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Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 28, 2025 | Jun. 29, 2024 | Jun. 28, 2025 | Jun. 29, 2024 | Dec. 28, 2024
Income Tax Examination [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Effective tax rate | 24.40% | 24.90% | 24.70% | 25.20% |
Amount of tax interest expense included as a component of the provision for taxes | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 1 | $ 1 |
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Income Tax Examination [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Unrecognized tax benefits | 107 |  | 107 |  | $ 108
Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the effective tax rate if recognized | 100 |  | 100 |  | 100
Accrued interest | $ 19 |  | $ 19 |  | $ 18

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