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Derivative and Hedging Instruments - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions, € in Billions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2026 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2025 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2026 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2025 EUR (€)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on net investment hedges, before tax	$ 0	$ 12
Euro-Denominated Debt
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on net investment hedges, before tax	$ 47	$ (65)
Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, term of contract	18 months
Terms of the foreign currency forward contracts and foreign currency option contracts, less than	7 years
Net Investment Hedging
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Notional amount designated \| €			€ 1.7		€ 1.7
Net Investment Hedging \| Euro-Denominated Debt
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Net foreign currency transaction after tax gain in AOCI	$ 163			$ 126