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INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Net (decrease) increase in the effective tax rate from prior period (1.60%) (0.40%)    
Non-U.S. effective income tax rate 19.10% 19.70%    
Net (decrease) increase in non-U.S. income tax rate (0.60%) (5.60%)    
Gross deferred tax assets $ 3,698 $ 3,456    
Valuation allowance 1,374 1,253    
Valuation allowance impact to tax expense (88) (13) $ (458)  
Operating loss carryforward, not subject to expiration 3,228      
Capital loss carryforward, subject to expiration 510      
Unrecognized tax benefits 1,238 1,201 1,215 $ 1,077
Income tax examination unrecognized tax benefits from examination 874 787 803  
Income tax examination estimated interest and penalties from examination 55 94 74  
Income tax examination accrued interest and penalties from examination 751 $ 707 $ 612  
Non-U.S.        
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Gross deferred tax assets 1,258      
Valuation allowance 1,058      
U.S. Plans        
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Valuation allowance $ 316