Long-Lived Assets (Impairments) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2025
Long-Lived Assets.
Aggregate loss on impairment of assets held for sale	$ 1,913	$ 3,049
Aggregate loss on impairment of assets held for sale, net of tax	$ 1,910	$ 3,040
Loss associated with impairment, net of tax (per share)	$ 1.98	$ 3.34

Represents the loss recognized for an asset classified as held for sale in continuing operations, net of tax.

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- Definition

After tax earnings per share or per unit impact arising from asset impairment.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Topic 420
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section S99
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-Publisher FASB
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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long-lived assets held for abandonment, exchange or sale.

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Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-Topic 220
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section S99
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-Publisher FASB
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