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INVESTMENTS - Schedule of Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2026 | Dec. 31, 2025
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Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] |  |
Available-for-sale debt securities | $ 168 | $ 171
Equity securities | 50 | 50
Total investment securities | 218 | 221
Equity method and other investments | 70 | 63
Total Investments | $ 288 | $ 284

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