INCOME TAXES - Schedule of Change in Reserve for Uncertain Tax Positions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
5 Months Ended | 7 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2025 |
Aug. 06, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Change in reserve for uncertain tax positions, excluding related accrued interest and penalties | ||||
| Beginning balance | $ 280 | $ 286 | $ 303 | |
| Additions for current year tax positions | $ 3 | 6 | 12 | 15 |
| Additions for prior year tax positions | 2 | 154 | 3 | 20 |
| Reductions for prior year tax positions | (3) | (8) | (14) | (46) |
| Cash settlements | (1) | (3) | (2) | |
| Statute of limitations lapses | (1) | (1) | (4) | (4) |
| Ending balance | $ 431 | $ 431 | $ 280 | $ 286 |
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- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of unrecognized tax benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from settlements with taxing authorities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition Amount of increase in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions that have been or will be taken in current period tax return. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition Amount of increase in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from lapses of applicable statutes of limitations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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