Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Other Comprehensive Earnings (loss) (Details)

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Other Comprehensive Earnings (loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Balance $ 19,601 $ 21,925 $ 21,698
Balance 18,262 19,601 21,925
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Balance (19) (12) (15)
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty stockholders (1) (7) 3
Balance (20) (19) (12)
Foreign currency translation adjustments      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Balance (7) (17) (30)
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty stockholders (4) 10 13
Balance (11) (7) (17)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, other [Member]      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Balance 104 (4) 7
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty stockholders (78) 108 (11)
Balance 26 104 (4)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Balance 78 (33) (38)
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty stockholders (83) 111 5
Balance $ (5) $ 78 $ (33)