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Shares and Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred compensation plan mark to market adjustment | $ (2) | $ 7 | $ 2 | $ 7 |
Preferred stock shares issued | 40,000 |  | 40,000 |  | 40,000
9.250% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series C [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Preferred stock shares issued | 20,000 |  | 20,000 |  | 20,000
9.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Preferred stock shares issued | 20,000 |  | 20,000 |  | 20,000

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