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Cruz landed a tasteless blow against Joe Biden, just days after the death of the vice president's son, Beau Biden, who died after a battle with brain cancer this week.
"Let downs, bad breaks, set-backs, but you refused to let that be the final work to this great city," said Biden.
The 60th annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner is considered the largest annual event of its kind in the world.
"They didn't clean up after themselves...and it was kinda disappointing."
When Biden took to the stage, he said American workers owe a debt of gratitude to union workers.
Biden has been to Detroit frequently throughout the last few years, as he also headlined a fundraiser for Michigan Democrats and spoke at the same parade in 2012.
"We need to understand that there isn't some sort of negotiation or compromise with Putin," Boris Potapenko said.
Appearing in Detroit for a political conference at Cobo Center, Vice President Joe Biden said many "unanswered questions" remain.
Vice President Joe Biden says the U.S. auto industry's resurgence since the 2009 federal bailout provides a strong basis for a Motor City recovery.
Vice President Joe Biden says the way people have reacted to the Boston Marathon bombings and Texas fertilizer plant explosion has been incredible.
A multi-agency team will sweep the halls to ensure the building is safe and secure before the vice president arrives in Detroit.
Vice President Biden is headlining a fundraiser for Michigan Democrats this weekend.
Mounting questions are being asked about Benghazi, which could lead to the Oval Office. If it is found that President Barack Obama lied about not knowing that the attack was a terrorist attack the nation could very likely repeat the events of Nixon's resignation.
Obama plays basketball and Romney campaigns on Election Day
Can anyone other than Vice President Joe Biden himself imagine Joe Biden as a presidential candidate after all we've learned about him in the past four years while he has sat one heartbeat away from the presidency?
Both political parties – Republicans and Democrats – are known for getting carelessly carried away with name calling when stakes and tensions are high in the political arena. Regardless, there is no excuse for the type of name-calling that has surfaced over the past week.
Romney won this debate in more ways than one – most impressively due to his dignified style.
It's great that Obama made the binders the headlines since last Tuesday night's debate because the truth about Mitt Romney's record on hiring women and the truth about Obama's alleged war on women is finally coming out – and helping Romney in the polls.
There were so many blatant signs of Obama-favored bias displayed by CNN political correspondent Candy Crowley that one scarcely knows where to begin. She caused the difference between Romney's huge win in the first debate and his extremely narrow win in the second.
Romney so misrepresented his record in Denver that it will be hard for the former Massachusetts Governor to walk it back tonight because Romney will be lying about his record to a room full of voters.
Much like the first debate, GOP presidential contender Mitt Romney will win the second debate as well but on a much smaller scale. The reasons for the second win in a row will be quite different on the surface but will be much the same beneath the surface.
A man has been charged in the theft of a Secret Service rental truck that was carrying equipment for Vice President Joe Biden's Labor Day visit to Detroit.
Mitt Romney's apprentice salesman stepped on the stage last night and delivered his talking points, but little more. Throughout the night, Joe Biden delivered lesson after lesson to the ambitious young Congressman from Wisconsin.
Both candidates did what they had set out to do. Biden reached out to his base, and Ryan spoke to those who don't like the direction the country is headed. Republicans are likely not happy that Ryan didn't deliver the knock-out debate Mitt Romney did a week ago while Democrats are, as previously stated, ecstatic Biden didn't have a bad night.
Metro Detroiters woke up Friday morning overwhelmed with opinions following the debate between Democratic Vice President Joe Biden and Republican candidate for Vice President Paul Ryan.
Two West Bloomfield residents are facing a $2.6 million federal wire fraud investigation for pandemic-era assistance loans.
The fatal accident involving a car hauler March 4 in Eastpointe has been recorded as the state's fifth workplace-related death this year.
A woman was ordered to pay restitution and stay away from Ulta Beauty stores after a sentencing on charges related to a vehicle crash into a beauty shop.
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is designed to cushion disruptions to U.S. oil supplies during emergencies.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
Strong to possibly severe thunderstorms are expected across Southeast Michigan, beginning Tuesday night.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
Residents in Novi, Michigan, attended a city council meeting on Monday to voice their frustrations about another water main break that happened in the last six months.
Two West Bloomfield residents are facing a $2.6 million federal wire fraud investigation for pandemic-era assistance loans.
The fatal accident involving a car hauler March 4 in Eastpointe has been recorded as the state's fifth workplace-related death this year.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is designed to cushion disruptions to U.S. oil supplies during emergencies.
Tarik Skubal will not pitch again in the World Baseball Classic.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Vernors ginger ale has been part of Detroit culture for generations.
Michigan farmers face intense pressure to sell land as developers offer huge payouts, and state programs struggle to help keep farms intact.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Tarik Skubal will not pitch again in the World Baseball Classic.
More changes are happening within the Detroit Lions organization after the team reportedly acquired Carolina Panthers center Cade Mays and Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Larry Borom.
Tarik Skubal is thinking about pitching again for the United States in the World Baseball Classic after the Detroit Tigers ace had previously planned to make just one start.
John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined to make 31 saves, Dominik Shine scored his first NHL goal and the Red Wings beat the Devils 3-0 on Sunday night.
Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan both fired their men's basketball coaches on Sunday, parting ways with former assistants under Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far. Natalie Brand reports.
Jury deliberations are set to resume Tuesday in Lenawee County Circuit Court in Adrian, Michigan, in the trial of Dale Warner, who is accused of killing his wife Dee Warner.
Novi residents are frustrated with the impact of yet another water main break. Severe weather is possible Tuesday night. Those headlines and other top stories are in our news brief.
President Trump says the end is in sight in the war against Iran. CBS News has this update.
CBS News Detroit's weather team says the potential exists for severe storms Tuesday night, to include large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and possible strong tornadoes. Here's what to watch for, and when.