VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES - Narrative (Details) - Consolidated VIEs - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable interest entities outsourcing agreement initial term (in years)	5 years
Consolidation, Eliminations
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Liabilities associated with the certain outsourcing agreements and purchase options	$ 115	$ 116
Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable interest entities outsourcing agreement initial term (in years)	5 years
Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC \| Consolidation, Eliminations
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Liabilities associated with the certain outsourcing agreements and purchase options	$ 115	$ 116

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