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INCOME TAXES - Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Change in unrecognized tax benefits      
Balance at beginning of year $ 1,201 $ 1,215 $ 1,077
Gross increases related to current period tax positions 30 64 89
Gross increases related to prior periods tax positions 99 12 181
Gross decreases related to prior periods tax positions (2) (17) 0
Decrease related to resolutions of audits with tax authorities (91) (31) (132)
Expiration of the statute of limitations for the assessment of taxes (44) (9) (3)
Foreign currency translation 45 (33) 3
Balance at end of year $ 1,238 $ 1,201 $ 1,215