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NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Changes in Accounting Estimates (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Indefinite-lived intangible assets reclassified $ (27) $ (149)
Intangible Assets, Amortization Period | License    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Indefinite-lived intangible assets reclassified 122  
License    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Definite-lived intangible assets, net $ 122  
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years) 15 years  
Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Indefinite-lived intangible assets reclassified $ 0 $ (122)
Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC | Intangible Assets, Amortization Period | License    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Indefinite-lived intangible assets reclassified 122  
Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC | License    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Definite-lived intangible assets, net $ 122  
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years) 15 years