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Maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees before reduction for potential recoveries under recourse or collateralization provisions.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 460
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 4
-Subparagraph (b)(1)
-Publisher FASB
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- Definition

Dividends received on equity and other investments during the current period.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 45
-Paragraph 16
-Subparagraph (b)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147482740/230-10-45-16

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Schedule I Condensed Financial Statements (Parent Company Only) - Notes (Details) - Parent Company - USD ($) $ in Millions	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 21, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Investments, Including Equity Method And Restricted Cash And Investments [Line Items]
Proceeds from dividends received		$ 6,800	$ 6,800	$ 1,900
Guarantor obligation		$ 3,500
Subsequent event
Investments, Including Equity Method And Restricted Cash And Investments [Line Items]
Proceeds from dividends received	$ 65